PanAm Post reports: Bolivian Economy Minister Fires Two Officials to Avoid Blame for Expensive Persian Carpets BY: KARINA MARTÍN Two officials in Bolivia were dismissed from the Ministry of Economy and Finance last week for financial blunders committed during the purchase of furniture of 33 Persian carpets intended for decoration in the ministry. Minister of…
Bolivia’s Mining Industry Puts President Morales Between a Rock and a Hard Place
PanAm Post reports: Bolivia’s Mining Industry Puts President Morales Between a Rock and a Hard Place BY: DAVID UNSWORTH On August 25, 2016, the world was shocked by reports that striking miners in Bolivia had brutally tortured and murdered Bolivian Vice Minister of the Interior Rodolfo Illanes. Sent by President Evo Morales to negotiate with…
In La Paz, Bolivia, Commuters Take Elevated Route
Katrina Wheelan reports for the Valley News: Column: In Bolivia, Commuters Take Elevated Route Almost every major city in the world is clogged with traffic. Usually residents take buses that weave through the traffic or subways that run underneath it. In La Paz, commuters can float right over the packed roads. Bolivia’s capital city is home…
Bolivian government just does something when it is questioned … WTH?!
El Diario reports: Comibol will verify gold mining by Chinese companies A group of inspectors will travel to the Illimani in order to determine whether there are Chinese citizens dedicated to the exploitation of gold and other minerals, clandestinely. The president of the Mining Corporation of Bolivia (Comibol), Marcelino Quispe, said that in recent days…
Boat made of reeds to embark to prove ancient Pacific crossing was possible
Reuters reports in The Guardian: Boat made of reeds to embark to prove ancient Pacific crossing was possible Crew on vessel built by indigenous Bolivians will travel in ancient mariners’ style, using bamboo water containers and eating fish, but updating on social media. An expedition in a boat made only of reeds crafted by indigenous…
Bolivia thanks Joliet Diocesan missions!
The Herald News reports: Joliet Diocesan missions to the Sucre, Bolivia – Are you being called? CREST HILL – The Office for Human Dignity – Partnership for Mission of the Diocese of Joliet (Illinois) announces the formation of medical, construction, and outreach teams to serve in Sucre, Bolivia. This mission will leave on April 22…
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