Reuters reports: Bolivia says 2016 inflation was 4 pct, up from 2.95 pct in 2015 Bolivia’s inflation rate for full-year 2016 was 4 percent, the official National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Friday, well under the government’s 5.3 percent target but higher than the 2.95 percent rise in consumer prices in 2015. The economy ministry…
Bolivia’s president chafes against term limits
The Economist reports: Bolivia’s president chafes against term limits Despite water shortages and a slowing economy, his supporters want to keep him in office indefinitely AS 2016 drew to a close, a resignation letter from Bolivia’s president, Evo Morales, lit up social media. It was a hoax, perpetrated on día de los inocentes (“day of…
Where Bolivia stands vis-à-vis current president?
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…
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