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The Aymaras of El Alto, in La Paz are the biggest capitalists of the highland country | Los aymaras de El Alto, en La Paz son los más grandes capitalistas del país altiplano

By Pablo Peralta Miranda, Vision 360: The Republic: “In El Alto, they know nothing about Adam Smith, but they are the biggest capitalists in Bolivia” An administrator points out that cholets are an investment that pays off. A merchant claims that the buildings drive the economy.  One of the images accompanying the report. Photo: La…

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Bolivia arrives at exhibition in Paris with Aymara architecture and fashion

AFP reports for Pagina Siete: Ana Palza will be accompanied by the well-known Aymara dressmaker Bertha Acarapi and other seamstresses. Bolivia will arrive at “Geometries of the South: From Mexico to Patagonia”, an exhibition of the Cartier Foundation that will be inaugurated next Sunday in Paris, hand in hand with the Chola fashion, typical clothes…

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These Vibrant, Futuristic Mansions Are Popping Up in Bolivia

Laurence Blair writes for National Geographic: These Vibrant, Futuristic Mansions Are Popping Up in Bolivia Known as the “King of Andean Architecture,” Freddy Mamani’s colorful designs are changing El Alto and inspiring other architects. Bolivian architect Freddy Mamani’s colorful designs are changing the face of El Alto. PHOTOGRAPH BY NICK BALLÓN The air is thin in…

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The Paradox of the Women of La Paz

Jada Yuan reports for The New York Times: Place 9 of 52: The Paradox of the Women of La Paz I never imagined that my main takeaway from the Bolivian city, where women have struggled for equality, would be one of female empowerment — thanks to everyone from chefs to wrestlers. Maybe it was oxygen deprivation,…

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