Karen Carrillo reports for Los Tiempos: COCHABAMBA, A RICH AND INEXHAUSTIBLE SPACE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE FOR BOLIVIA More valuable archaeological findings The Department of Cochabamba is surprising more and more by the rich archaeological heritage that was discovered. This time it’s several gold-plated blades that account for cultures that inhabited from 1500 B.C. in the…
Bolivian politics 101: 10 keys to recognize totalitarianism
Andres Gomez writes in Pagina Siete: 10 keys to recognize totalitarianism Fascism, Nazism, Stalinism developed as a strategy for the social idiocy to stay in power. Is there a risk that these totalitarian currents are occurring in the present age? Anything can happen, better to prevent. Recognize them how to care for democracy? I have…
Bolivian politics 101: Return to the coca-grower regime…
Ivan Rada writes in El Diario: Return to the coca-grower regime When Evo Morales was appointed by the caucuses of the left as their candidate, taking advantage of the image that showed him as the most voted Deputy of the country by the United Left, the economic power that holds the Tropic of Cochabamba began…
Bolivian icon in peril!!! Cerro Rico continues to be under jeopardy!
From Pagina Siete: THE AUTHORITIES FEAR A POSSIBLE COLLAPSE Government demands to halt activities at Cerro Rico After an inspection, the Ministry of mining and metallurgy demanded the cessation of mining activities that are developed in the Cerro Rico de Potosi to avoid a collapse. In 1987, the Cerro [Hill] was declared, along with the…
Bolivia governmental incongruences regarding the Media!
Carlos Valverde writes in El Deber: Media opponents? According to the Minister, Amanda Dávila, “at least 99% of the media opponents have advertising of the State”; she does not define what come to be ‘average opponents’ and, worse still, quotes them. Considering that the President said in El Deber that 80% of the media are…
Bolivians abroad continue delivering to their families!!
This is clear proof that Bolivians do love their families! Despite the lack of justice, certainty and work due to the wrongdoings of current central government, Bolivians do work hard overseas and send money back home, good for them! Just wish things would change here so they would find jobs inside Bolivia… From El Diario:…
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