Global Voices: Reframing narratives about climate change in Bolivia’s Gran Chaco region Why local and diverse perspectives on climate change matter Written by Eduardo Avila Droughts, wildfires, flooding, and deforestation are just some of the environmental pressures plaguing Bolivia’s Gran Chaco region. Yet, according to those affected by these realities on the ground, international media…
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Resurrection in Ñaurenda, Bolivia
Just a note regarding the Chaco: peanuts originated in this area, did you know? Opinion made by Bolivian Thoughts. Maura McCarthy writes for the Global Sisters Report: Resurrection in Ñaurenda, Bolivia Guaraní people from 36 communities in Bolivia came together for a fiesta. Here they are dancing the atiku. (Maura McCarthy) The Guaraní called today’s…
Quitachiyú is a fruit rich in vitamin C
El Deber reports: Quitachiyú is a fruit rich in vitamin C It is common in the yards of homes in the Chaco and the Chiquitania, but especially in the community of San Antonio de Lomerio. May is a time to enjoy the taste of Quitachiyú, a small fruit that has been disappearing from typical market…
Guaraní people turn to the law to fight latest battle with Bolivian authorities
Toby Stirling Hill reports for The Guardian: The history of Bolivia’s Guaraní, an indigenous people living in the country’s southern lowlands, is one of struggle in defence of their territory. In 1892, an uprising against local landowners ended with the massacre of more than 2,000 Guaraní. A century later, Guaraní activists confronted oil companies seeking…
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…
Songs in Guaraní are the jewel of the Baroque Music Festival, Bolivia waits for you!!
Rolando Aparicio reports for El Deber: Songs in Guaraní are the jewel of the Baroque Music Festival The event has established itself as unique on the planet. In its tenth edition, will present new works, blockbuster movies and guests. It will open the route of ancient clavichords and a child tent. New spectacles in which…
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