Flanagan calls for international investigation into Dwyer death

The Irish Times reports: Flanagan calls for international investigation into Dwyer death Bolivian president Evo Morales is the first South American head of state to visit Ireland. Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has told Bolivian president Evo Morales there should be an international investigation into the killing of Tipperary man Michael Dwyer, who was…

What countries require visas to Bolivians?

hoybolivia.com reports: What countries require visas to Bolivians? The Bolivian passport is the one that needs the most visas to enter other countries. Only 25 destinations are accessible without it and another 33 give it upon arrival. Most countries require a visa to enter for a few days as a tourist or even to stay for…

Independence 101: Jose Vicente Camargo, a patriot guerrilla from Cinti

Jose A. Diez de Medina writes in El Diario: Jose Vicente Camargo, a patriot guerrilla from Cinti It would seem that the Upper Peruvian guerrillas, known for their wins against the disciplined and brave Spanish armies, had been located strategically in their hubs, The priest Ildefonso de Las Muñecas, from his stronghold [republiqueta is a…

Rural Bolivia benefits from Tigo money transaction service

Lidia Mamani reports for Pagina Siete: In so far this year, transfers surpassed Bs1,000 million 69% of Tigo Money transactions are made in rural areas Of the Bs1,000 million that were processed since its creation in different parts of the country, the unbanked population did move a value of Bs690 million. The Tigo Money service,…

Open threats to keep the government in Bolivia: After them, the flood

Carlos Valverde writes in El Deber: After them: the flood The vice president has warned that failure not to continue the current system of government, the country would be faced with a return to conflict; and not even the appearances are kept, they are no longer interested in giving a sign of democratic institutions, the…