Roberto Ortiz writes in the blog of the Panam Post: Bolivia on the Road to Serfdom Morales Embodies Tyranny of the Majority, Hijacking of Democracy In a speech before the House of Commons in 1947, Winston Churchill said, “democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried.” He…
Child labour laws: A step back for advancing Bolivia?
From BBC: Child labour laws: A step back for advancing Bolivia? By Katy Watson BBC South America Business reporter, Alpacoma, La Paz For nine-year-old Samuel Juan Ramos Gomez, brick making is part of everyday life. When he has finished school for the day, he puts down his pencil and picks up a shovel, helping his…
Economics 101: Do we have a message from the Liberals?
Alberto Mansueti writes in El Dia: Do we have a message from the Liberals? Classical liberals have the message of Liberty, the most noble and beautiful political offer of human history. But we must begin with self-criticism, and admit failure: so far, that message has not gotten people. Why? For several reasons. 1) The first…
Carnival 101: Oruro, Bolivia!
These are excerpts pertaining Bolivia, from an interesting book about the history of the Carnival in the World [if you want to read the whole paper, please use the link provided at the end, thank you]: OVERVIEW This teacher curriculum guide was developed in conjunction with the traveling exhibition ¡CARNAVAL!, that was produced at the…
A Dark And Harrowing Journey Into A Bolivian Mine
Gabriel H. Sanchez writes for BuzzFeed: A Dark And Harrowing Journey Into A Bolivian Mine Photographer Theo Stroomer investigates the treacherous gold, silver, and lead mines of Bolivia. Mining represents a Devil’s bargain for Bolivia, providing the miners subsistence in return for their health and severe damage to the environment. Darkness envelopes the main entrance…
Gas boom in Bolivia brings new wealth — and regrets for a lost opportunity
From The Washington Post: Gas boom in Bolivia brings new wealth — and regrets for a lost opportunity [To watch all 16 photos, please go to the original site, link can be found at the end of this post, thanks] By Nick Miroff, November 14: CARAPARICITO, Bolivia — For most of his life, Oscar Robles…
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