Carlos Heras, EFE reports for FoxNews Latino: Genetically modified crops spark controversy in Bolivia Agriculture, which accounts for about 15 percent of Bolivia’s gross domestic product, is at the center of a controversy over genetically modified crops, with the government limiting the use of transgenic seeds to soybeans and farmers demanding expanded use to increase…
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Three reasons that forced closure of 14,000 Mypes
El Diario reports: According to cruceño producers Three reasons that forced closure of 14,000 Mypes The president of the Federation of Micro and Small Businesses (Fedemype) Santa Cruz, Javier Challapa, reported that at least 14,000 production units were closed in 2015 because of smuggling, lack of government support and the payment of the second Christmas…
Jaime Escalante among those honored with 2016 USA stamps
Late Sacramento teacher Jaime Escalante among those honored with 2016 stamps BY BILL LINDELOF blindelof@sacbee.com The U.S. Postal Service has announced new stamps to be issued in 2016, and one of them features a teacher with a Sacramento connection. The new stamps, to be issued throughout the year, include stamps that pay homage to “Star…
Oscar Avila Cusicanqui created the Hybrid Electric Reluctance Motor!
Gabriel Diez reports for Pagina Siete: Oscar Avila Cusicanqui created the Hybrid Electric Reluctance Motor The Bolivian who revolutionized engine performance After more than 40 years of work on his project, currently a German firm evaluates his technology. He patented the device in the US and India, among other countries. After more than 40 years…
Bolivian Amazon in peril: Study alerts about endangered species
El Diario reports: Deforestation accelerates the destruction of biodiversity: Study alerts about endangered species More than half of the species of trees in the Amazon are in danger of extinction, according to a study by a team of 158 researchers from 21 countries and disseminated by the Center for Research and Promotion of Farmers (CIPCA)….
In Bolivia, CBN ranks first in corporate reputation
Pagina Siete reports: CBN ranks first in corporate reputation Through 1,711 questionnaires to business leaders, experts and consumers, the Business Corporate Reputation Monitor (Merco) has prepared the 2015 Bolivia Ranking, in which the Bolivian National Brewery (CBN) has won first place as the company with the best reputation and third in the ranking of most…
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