BBC News reports: Bolivia’s army in dispute with government over Che Guevara homage A row has broken out in Bolivia between the government and army veterans over the 50th anniversary of the death of the Cuban revolutionary, Ernesto “Che” Guevara. The Bolivian government is planning a series of commemorations next week in the presence of…
Notre Dame to host a Young Bolivian Leader: Freddy Poma
Luis Ruuska reports for Notre Dame News, excerpts pertaining Bolivia follow: Notre Dame to host 10 new Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) fellows The University of Notre Dame will welcome 10 business and social entrepreneurs from across Latin America and the Caribbean beginning Monday, Oct. 9, for the 2017 Young Leaders of the…
Uyuni, Potosi Bolivia: Salt of the earth
Tim Johnson reports for The Globe and Mail Inc.: Salt of the earth Looking for an epic road trip? Tim Johnson finds one in the vast salt flats of Bolivia: a three-day adventure where every kilometre covered is 3,600 metres above sea level. If there’s a horizon line ahead, I don’t see it. Every time…
Bolivia’s Leftist Government Moves against Free Speech with “Professional Malpractice” Law
Karina Martin reports for PanAm Post: Bolivia’s Leftist Government Moves against Free Speech with “Professional Malpractice” Law Bolivia has drafted a law that would allow journalists to be tried for “professional malpractice,” which the country’s National Associated Press has subsequently denounced as threatening freedom of expression. President of the Senate José Alberto Gonzales said the change…
To Try Bolivian Cuisine, Go Underground: Checking Out ‘Bolivian Llama Party’ At Turnstyle In Columbus Circle
CBS New York reports: To Try Bolivian Cuisine, Go Underground: Checking Out ‘Bolivian Llama Party’ At Turnstyle In Columbus Circle Restaurant Hidden In A Subway Station Serves Foods You May Never Have Heard Of NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Beneath the streets of Manhattan, a restaurant hidden in a subway station serves foods you may never have…
Bolivian Cholitas’ wrestlers impact Milan Fashion Week!
Excerpt pertaining Bolivia follow from Telegram.com: By Colleen Barry, The Associated Press MILAN — Milan designers are breathing fresh air into Milan Fashion Week, quite literally. Many fashion houses are showing their collections outdoors this season, or at least throwing open the windows on their grand palazzi venues, betting on Mother Nature with open-air shows….
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