By El Diario, Melvy Ruiz, Eju.tv: Deputy María René Álvarez stated that the government’s action comes late, as friendly countries are already sending aid and advice to Bolivia. More than four million hectares of grasslands and forests have been burned in the eastern region, with Santa Cruz and Beni severely affected. Over four million hectares…
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What happened with the rest of Bolivia? | ¿Qué pasó con el resto de Bolivia?
Editorial, El Deber: The solitary protest in Santa Cruz Militant and peaceful. This is how the 24-hour strike called by the Comité Pro Santa Cruz was carried out from midnight on Friday and throughout the day yesterday. The strike was in protest against the results of the National Population and Housing Census conducted in March…
Luis Arce faces at least three fronts of conflict | Luis Arce afronta al menos tres frentes de conflicto
By Juan Carlos Véliz, Eju.tv: Luis Arce faces at least three fronts of conflict, according to political analysts Santa Cruz announced a civic strike today against the results of the National Population and Housing Census, and Evo Morales announced a march from Caracollo to La Paz for September 17. President Luis Arce may face the most…
Limited citizens’ access to their own savings | Limitando el acceso de los ciudadanos a sus propios ahorros
Editorial, El Dia: Bolivian “Corralito” In 2001, Argentina experienced one of the darkest moments in its economic history: the “corralito” banking crisis. This measure, which limited citizens’ access to their own savings, triggered a crisis that left deep scars on Argentine society and its economy. Today, more than two decades after that catastrophe, Bolivia seems…
Where are the Leaders | Dónde están los líderes
By Oscar Antezana Malpartida, El Dia: Who are they? What does it mean to be a leader? In reality, a person exercises leadership to become a leader. Leadership is a set of skills that serve to guide and accompany a group of people. In doing so, the leader must be able to influence their group,…
MAS: Gang of corrupt, inept, and racist individuals who have lost their direction | Juntucha de corruptos, ineptos y racistas que ha perdido el horizonte
By Renzo Abruzzese, El Deber: In Freefall Public perception is unanimous: the country is at its worst. The economic crisis, governmental ineptitude, political unrest, and a deep sense that the paths Bolivia had built throughout its republican history are now obliterated, all combine to cast a shadow over the national spirit. It seems the failed…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 