By Mirna Echave, Vision 360: Development and Conservation Safety for climbing and reaching açaí fruits, whether for consumption or trade, prevents people from cutting down these wild palms, helping to preserve them in the Bolivian Amazon. Açaí clusters can weigh up to 18 kilograms, and lowering them from such heights can be dangerous. Photo: Conservación…
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Iconic ceramic miniatures | Icónicas miniaturas de cerámica
By Gina Baldivieso, EFE, Brujula Digital: An ode to the father of the “t’ilinchos,” the iconic ceramic miniatures “Walter Melendres Quiso. The great master ceramist” is the name of the exhibit inaugurated at the National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore. The Aymara ceramist Walter Melendres poses in his workshop in El Alto. Photo: EFE The…
The gold jewelry business is revived, and exports soar | Revive el negocio de la joyería de oro y las exportaciones se disparan
By DANIEL ZENTENO, La Razon: As of November 2024, the United Arab Emirates accounted for 96% of purchases of Bolivian gold jewelry. A goldsmith in his workshop. The gold jewelry sector experienced significant growth in 2024. After a 2023 marked by low figures and limited markets, jewelry exports reached $168.4 million by November 2024, compared…
Lithium contracts: a desperate bet | Los contratos del litio: una apuesta desesperada
By Francesco Zaratti: It is indisputable that Bolivia has missed several trains of the industrial development of lithium from salt pans. This blameworthy delay is due to two reasons: the amateurism of those in charge of conducting this process in the government of Evo Morales and the straitjackets of the Constitution and the mining and…
Artecampo: Fashion accessories | Accesorios de moda
By El Deber: ENTREPRENEURS Artecampo, true to its essence of promoting the cultural wealth of Bolivia’s lowlands, presents an exquisite selection of handcrafted accessories, perfect for summer outfits. Each piece is a testament to creativity, tradition, and sustainability, made by talented artisans from various communities. In our production, model Jhoselyn Suarez wears an exclusive outfit…
Bolivian Athletes Who Stood Out in 2024 | Deportistas bolivianos que destacaron el 2024
By Pedro Rivero de Ugarte, El Deber: This year has been significant for Bolivian sports outside of soccer, with remarkable achievements across various disciplines showcasing the talent and dedication of our athletes. Before December ends, El Deber Sports takes a look back at the most outstanding moments in Bolivian sports in 2024, a year full…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 