Bolivian Human Rights 101: Bolivia: Fix Laws That Undermine Rights

From Human Rights Watch: Bolivia: Fix Laws That Undermine Rights Recent Laws on Child Labor, Justice, Free Expression Need Revision DECEMBER 15, 2014 (New York) – Bolivia should amend several laws that undermine the rights to freedom of association and expression, due process guarantees, and children’s rights, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter…

Bolivian Christmas Picana Recipe

From Pagina Siete, a very traditional Bolivian meal that is only eaten at this time of the year, if you haven’t… here is how to make it, enjoy! Christmas Picana Recipe ingredients 1 medium chicken 1 Kg. Chest cow 1 lamb shoulder 4 large potatoes 1/4 Lb. pumpkin 3 carrots 1 turnip 2 sprigs of parsley…

Bolivian Christmas carol tradition

Sady Rojas reports for Pagina Siete: CHOIR THAT WAS BORN WITH THE JAIRAS, RECOVER CHRISTMAS SONGS The Bullangueros of Child Jesus sing the carol tradition Children under 8 years are joined together in a group that plays old Christmas songs. Under the baton of Cavour, they give solidarity concerts. With guitars, charango and chullu chullus…

Construction Cranes Dot a Bolivian Skyline; Will Growth Continue?

From The Wall Street: REAL ESTATE Construction Cranes Dot a Bolivian Skyline; Will Growth Continue? An Economic Growth Spurt Ignites a Real-Estate Boom, Fueling Some Concern. By MARTIN AROSTEGUI – Updated Dec. 16, 2014 10:04 p.m. ET Bolivia, one of Latin America’s poorest countries, is experiencing a spurt in economic growth that has ignited a boom…

More control over CSR resources is announced… lets not forget CSR is VOLUNTARY!

Jimena Mercado reports for El Dia: To prevent diversion More control over CSR resources is announced Government. Prepares formal indictment against the alleged perpetrators of privatization. The government announced the regulation and legislation on the use of resources under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) so that they are not employed in the financing of political campaigns,…