By Opinion: A MONTH AND A HALF BEFORE THE END OF HIS TERM From “bribes” to 7 ministers out (1 convicted): turbulence of a government on its way out A review of some controversies that put the government, which bids farewell on November 8, on edge. From the “Consorcio” case to “Botrading,” among others. “Waiting…
Guilds on the Edge | Gremiales en pie de lucha
By ANF, Eju.,tv: Guilds warn candidates: “Don’t promise something you won’t fulfill, otherwise you will have problems.” For both the guilds and Conamype, the exclusion of these sectors is troubling in a scenario where Bolivia’s economy faces strong external and internal pressures. The final stretch of Bolivia’s general elections, which will have a runoff on…
Indigenous women with high mercury concentrations | Mujeres indígenas con altas concentraciones de mercurio
By Erbol, El Diario: Nine out of ten, according to a Cedib study A pilot study on mercury exposure and the health status of women from indigenous communities living along the Beni and Madre de Dios river basins in the Amazon revealed that nine out of ten indigenous women of childbearing age show concentrations above…
Natives: the first settlers of the lowlands | Nativos: los primeros pobladores de las tierras bajas
By Beatriz Beby Avalos, El Deber: Diverse ethnicities: Photo of indigenous people, part of the archives of the History Museum Photos: History Museum of Uagrm In pre-Hispanic times, different ethnic groups inhabited the Bolivian lowlands Information about the first indigenous peoples who populated Santa Cruz and the lowlands in general before the arrival of the…
The Deed of Warnes That Shaped a New Country | La gesta de Warnes que hizo un nuevo país
By Mauricio Quiroz, El Deber: Historical Protagonists of Freedom: Monument to Ignacio WarnesIgnacio Warnes not only fought with weapons; he knew how to use words to ignite patriotism / Photo: EL DEBER Dozens of men and women fought for independence in these lands for 15 long years. On September 24, 1810, Santa Cruz entered a…
Ancestral Recipes from Camba Cuisine | Recetas ancestrales de la cocina camba
By El Deber: Urucú We celebrate Camba cuisine, inspired by ancestral recipes with native ingredients such as urucú, avocado, tamarind, and achachairú. Camba Heart of Palm Salad with Avocado and Tomato A variation of our traditional salad with fresh ingredients Ingredients (4 servings) PreparationMix the heart of palm, avocado, tomato, onion, parsley, and optionally, some…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 