By Marcelo Añez Mayer* Ideas Textuales; Eju.tv: As some of you may know, 211 years ago, on May 25, 1814, within the framework of the American War of Independence, a very important battle was fought here in Santa Cruz, Bolivia: the Battle of La Florida. The town of Florida is located about 70 km southeast…
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Chuquisaca, cradle of liberty | Chuquisaca, cuna de libertad
Editorial Los Tiempos: Today, May 25, marks the 216th anniversary of the first cry for freedom in the Americas: the Chuquisaca Revolution, when in the streets of the city of Charcas, now Sucre, the process began in 1809 that would culminate 16 years later with the creation of the Republic of Bolivia. This year’s commemoration…
The toborochi in bloom, a symbol that paints Santa Cruz pink | El toborochi en flor, un símbolo que pinta de rosa a Santa Cruz
By Kelin Mollo, El Deber: For decades, all toborochi trees in the region were classified as Ceiba speciosa, native to Argentina; however, a 2024 study published by the Museum of Natural History changed the botanical narrative. Researchers James Arnold Drawer, Juan Carlos Catari, and Alejandro Angulo identified that the most common tree in Santa Cruz is…
“Awayus,” Indigenous Life-Carrying Textiles | Los “awayus”, los textiles indígenas transportadores de vida
By Gina Baldivieso / EFE, Vision 360: “Awayus,” Indigenous Life-Carrying Textiles, Regain Value in Bolivia “Memories of the awayu and llijlla: protectors and carriers of life” is the title of the exhibition inaugurated at the National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (Musef) in La Paz. The director of the Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (Musef),…
10 dishes for Holy Week, flavored with tradition | 10 platos para Semana Santa, con sabor a tradición
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Some recipes were lost due to cost Representing the 12 apostles who accompanied Jesus at the Last Supper, the traditional dishes of the holiday boast Bolivian flavor. Fish is one of the main ingredients of the occasion. PHOTO: YouTube Holy Week arrives, and both believers and non-believers start planning a…
Rediscover Santa Cruz’s tourist treasures during the long holiday | Redescubrir los tesoros turísticos cruceños durante el Feriado Largo
By Odilia Llanos Salazar, El Dia: The Governorship invites the public to rediscover Santa Cruz’s tourist treasures during the long holiday In the capital city of Santa Cruz, visits to the iconic 24 de Septiembre Square and the Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo are recommended. La Muela del Diablo, Espejillos, and 24 de Septiembre Square…
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