Bolivian democracy in peril, evo needs to finish his term and leave!

Relentlessly the coca grower caudillo advocates to remain in power ad-infinitum, and that is corruption! The following cartoons are from today’s newspapers (10/11/2017): From Pagina Siete:         Yesterday we celebrated 35 years of democracy in Bolivia. Thousands of people gathered in main plazas nationwide and repudiated the intention of evo to remain…

Bolivian Medicinal Plant Compound Shows Anti-Cancer Stem Cell Activity

Enrico de Lazaro reports for Science News: South American Medicinal Plant Compound Shows Anti-Cancer Stem Cell Activity Damsin, a natural compound isolated from the South American medicinal plant Ambrosia arborescens, has been found to inhibit the growth of cancer stem cells, according to new research. “Cancer stem cells can be considered as the most dangerous…

Bolivia: on top of the world and far from the madding crowd

Craig Tansley reports for Financial Review: Bolivia: on top of the world and far from the madding crowd “Forget everything you know about Chile… you’re in Bolivia now.” Guide Erich Hochhauser’s face looks so wind-worn you could crack walnuts on his cheekbones. Backpackers are huddling in tiny shelters beside the border checkpoint, a 90 km/h gale…