These two cartoons reflect the delusional egomaniac reaction of this president: to remain in power at all cost! In this cartoon from La Razon [12/22/2016], he is giving a speech he can only hear “accept to nominate for a new presidential mandate” This is from El Diario [01/08/2017] Here the three gifts carried…
Iso Yucra won the ultramarathon in Phoenix: in 72 hours w 400.4 km!
My kudos go to Iso Yucra, a Potosino who excels in heavy-duty marathons! Follow two pieces of information: This Week In Running: January 3, 2017 by Justin Mock http://www.irunfar.com/2017/01/this-week-in-running-january-3-2017.html Now, Eju.tv reports: Bolivian Iso Yucra wins US ultramarathon He participated in the category 72 hours and in that time managed to cover 400.4 km. It…
Activists: Bolivia needs to do more to stop killings, violence against women
Humanosphere reports: Activists: Bolivia needs to do more to stop killings, violence against women BY LISA NIKOLAU The number of women killed in Bolivia is on the rise, but activists say there are plenty of actions the government can and should be taking to combat it. Ninety-four women were killed last year, according to the…
Bolivia ranks as fifth Country to Visit this 2017!
From Rough Guides: Top 10 Countries to Visit With annual visitor numbers barely reaching a million, it’s safe to say the world has yet to discover Bolivia. Make 2017 the year you explore one of South America’s most overlooked destinations. Trekking through the astounding biodiversity of the Bolivian Amazon, blazing through the surreal salt flats…
Bolivia to charge tourists an entry tax in 2017 … to boost tourism?! seems idiotic!
MercoPress reports: Bolivia to charge tourists an entry tax in 2017 Bolivia will charge a US$ 14.5 dollar entry tax to tourists arriving in the country by airplane. The new measure will become effective once there is an agreement with the private sector on the details, Deputy Tourism Minister Joaquín Rodas said. “It will be…
A pipeline suffers ‘puncture’ in Carrasco well
El Deber reports: One duct suffers ‘puncture’ in Carrasco well The villagers fear possible water pollution. YPFB Chaco closed the well and plans to send water 3 DAYS AGO [news states it happened last Wednesday, December 28, 2016] A collection line for the Carrasco 9 well at the YPFB Chaco Carrasco plant suffered a ‘puncture’…
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