By Joaquín Terán: It is well known that Latin America’s independence did not immediately bring stability or order: instead, it opened the door to chaos, fragmentation, and internal conflict. The nation-state concept, still immature in the continent, lacked strong institutions to sustain it. The liberal bourgeoisie that had driven emancipation lacked both the strength and…
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The Church’s contribution to the construction of Bolivia | El aporte de la Iglesia a la construcción de Bolivia
By Francesco Zaratti: On the Bicentenary of Bolivia’s independence, several aspects of the republican life of the country that Simon Bolívar was forced to found were highlighted. I, too, an adopted son of this land, wanted to honor that date, together with Susana Anaya, by reviewing the sources of energy that have supported Bolivia’s development….
Tarija, how we were and how we ended up | Tarija, así éramos y así quedamos
By El Pais: The history of Tarija is told in terms of battles won and territories lost Maps of the department TARIJA Map The Bicentennial celebration is an ideal occasion to review the different stages of history, highlighting the richness and the different feats that shaped the vast territory that makes up the nation. From…
Gastronomy: Equal or Better than Peru | Gastronomía: igual o mejor que Perú
By Oscar Antezana, El Día: The richness of Bolivian gastronomy is so vast that we often overlook its potential. As I mentioned in the article preceding this one, I speak from experience, having enjoyed Peruvian cuisine for nearly twenty years. The world surrendered to Peruvian ceviche; now it is time for it to discover the…
10 Bolivian Films You Should Watch | 10 películas bolivianas que usted debería ver
By Unitel, Eju.tv: 10 Bolivian Films Every Bolivian Should Watch Through the screen, Bolivia has told its story, portrayed its sorrows, and highlighted the richness of its culture. Bolivian cinema has produced true gems that deserve to be seen, discussed, and celebrated. In this Bicentennial of Bolivia, we recommend ten films every Bolivian should watch:…
The Bicentennial: Let’s Celebrate and Value Our Gastronomy | El bicentenario: celebremos y valoremos nuestra gastronomía
By Oscar Antezana, El Día: No one, in their wildest imagination, could have thought Bolivia would celebrate its 200th anniversary in the mud. But if this August 17 we choose wisely, we can begin rebuilding our nation from its 201st year of independence. Not as the inept president called for, a “second independence”… though perhaps…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 