Bolivian mishaps due to current government’s performance The following cartoons illustrate last few weeks that crumbled our daily lives: This is from El Diario, June 10, 2012: At that time, we saw YPFB’s President talking with one of his aides. Aide: “…why are spending all these remodeling in the building! … if we lack funds…
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TIPNIS courageous group decided not to talk with the gov and will go back to their territory
The TIPNIS IX March has decided! From hoybolivia.com: Indigenous March decides not to dialogue with the Government 10/07/2012 – 12:54:33 La Paz,- The Chairman of the Sub Central of the TIPNIS, Fernando Vargas, reported that the indigenous Peoples of the 9th March determined not to dialogue with the Government and make a peaceful March through…
Absurd negotiation letter from current gov to TIPNIS
This is from El Deber’s website: Indigenous Peoples reject proposal by the Government to a “conditional dialogue” Adolfo Chávez, President of the Confederation of indigenous Peoples of Bolivia (CIDOB), reported that the leadership of the ninth indigenous March in defense of the TIPNIS determined to reject the last call to dialogue by the Government, since…
TIPNIS 9th March decided to remain in La Paz, asking for dialogue with current gov
Pagina Siete reports: Despite a harsh cold winter in the seat of Government and the indifference of governmental authorities, the indigenous IX March decided yesterday, to remain in the city of La Paz until the Executive branch of Government meets its demands platform. The leaders said that they expect to “subdue” the “arrogance” of the…
TIPNIS children and women attacked with tear gas and cold water, winter season in La Paz
Again, current government shows bad timing, arrogance and excessive use of force against children and women of the TIPNIS group. Pagina Siete reported yesterday afternoon on its website: Police repressed with tear gas and water to activists and indigenous people of the TIPNIS Close to 11 a.m. today [July 5, 2012], police launched tear gas…
TIPNIS’ international embarrassment due to governmental failure to enforce the Law
It is with great disappointment that I write this post, current Bolivian government stubbornly keeps on denying the rights of the brave indigenous group, who also happen to be the great defenders of our National Parks, our environment. Worldwide, public is annoyed and basically do not understand the Bolivian government behavior. A government which selfishly…
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