Alexander Richter reports for Think Geo Energy: JICA and Bolivia sign $552 million loan for Laguna Colorada geothermal project Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the government of Bolivia have signed a $552 million loan agreement for the construction of the Laguna Colorada Geothermal Power Project in Bolivia. As reported today, the Japan International Cooperation…
The risks of playing in the heights of Bolivia is as bad as going to the sea coast level
Eric Weil reports for Buenos Aires Herald: The risks of playing in the heights of Bolivia But it’s worse for them when they come down.. By the time this article prints, Argentina will have already played at home against Chile in the South American World Cup qualifying group, in which they are teetering between sealing…
Lost Tourist Says Monkeys Saved Him in the Amazon
Elizabeth Unger writes for the National Geographic: Lost Tourist Says Monkeys Saved Him in the Amazon Locals believe the young man angered forest spirits—before he disappeared mysteriously for nine days—but he is just glad to be alive. [to watch the above video, please use the link down below] RURRENABAQUE, BOLIVIAIn the Bolivian Amazon, where…
MEET FRIAR MOUSTACHE, A FOUR-LEGGED MONK IN BOLIVIA
World Religion News reports: MEET FRIAR MOUSTACHE, A FOUR-LEGGED MONK IN BOLIVIA FRIAR POOCH IS CAPTURING HEARTS ON THE INTERNET. There is a new monk at St. Francis Monastery, Cochabamba, Bolivia. Unlike other monks, Friar Carmelo walks on four legs and preaches to the fish. This is because the Friar, who also goes by the…
Bolivia Minister Sticks to Party Line on Foreign Cartel Presence … WTH?!
David Cagne reports for InSight Crime: Bolivia Minister Sticks to Party Line on Foreign Cartel Presence Bolivia’s interior minister said emissaries of Brazilian and Colombian drug trafficking groups are operating within the Andean nation, but the scope of foreign participation in the country’s drug trade could be greater than the minister admits. [cartoon is from…
A compelling reason why not build dams in Bolivia: New species are registered in Madidi
El Diario reports: New species are registered in Madidi Dozens of new species of mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and hundreds of butterflies were discovered by a scientific expedition in the Bolivian park Madidi. The terrestrial paradise of biodiversity, little explored is located in the Amazon of Bolivia and adjacent to Peru; The Madidi Reserve…
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