Times of Israel reports: Israeli tourist dies on Bolivia’s ‘Road of Death’ Woman, 28, suffers from altitude sickness during bike ride, dies on way to hospital An Israeli tourist died in Bolivia from altitude sickness. The 28-year-old was biking on Yungas Road, popularly known as the “Road of Death” due to the prevalence of car…
South Florida man arrested for trying to send AK-47s to Bolivia
Alfonso Chardy reports for the Miami Herald: South Florida man arrested for trying to send AK-47s to Bolivia A South Florida man, Andrés Mejía Tellez, has been arrested during a federal sting operation during which he admitted to trying to export five AK-47 assault rifles to Bolivia from Miami, according to federal court records. Mejía…
Bolivia September inflation 0.45 pct, 12-month rate 3.47 pct
Reuters reports: Bolivia September inflation 0.45 pct, 12-month rate 3.47 pct Oct 6 Bolivian inflation was 0.45 percent in September, bringing the country’s 12-month rate to 3.47 percent, the government’s National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Thursday. Prices of potatoes and chicken rose while the cost of onions, peas, bananas, toilet paper and transportation fell,…
Atix Hotel to open in La Paz, Bolivia
Hospitality Net reports: Atix Hotel to open in La Paz, Bolivia Berlin — As one of the highest cities in the world, La Paz demands its fair share of high style. Opening mid-October in the vibrant Calacoto neighborhood, the 53-room Atix Hotel is not only decked out with artworks by acclaimed Bolivian artistGastón Ugalde, it…
Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO’s ‘mountain food’ logo
Food Navigator reports: Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO’s ‘mountain food’ logo By Niamh Michail+, 03-Oct-2016 The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and Slow Food have created a logo for mountain foods to ensure producers receive a fair compensation, help consumers make informed choices and protect endangered products. … … ……
Torrential storms wreak havoc in Bolivia
Reuters reports: Torrential storms wreak havoc in Bolivia Tuesday, October 04, 2016 – 00:49 A short but intense downpour has wreaked havoc in parts of Bolivia. Weather experts blame El Nino and say there’s more dangerous weather to come. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Havoc on the streets of Sucre Bolivia. A heavy downpour lasting about an…
