By Vision 360: Interactive map: this is what the devastation caused by alluvial mining on the Madre de Dios River looks like Alluvial mining in Madre de Dios not only affects the environment, but also violates fundamental rights of the Indigenous nations that inhabit this part of the country, rich in biodiversity. Cover of the…
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Mystery Fuel Shakes Bolivia | Gasolina en duda sacude Bolivia
By Germaine Barriga, Vision 360: Former Minister Álvaro Ríos questions the possible causes that led to the distribution of contaminated gasoline The hydrocarbons expert said that, several days after it became known that the gasoline being distributed was contaminated with manganese and gums, the government has still not given certainty to the public so that…
Lights and Shadows of the First One Hundred Days of Rodrigo Paz Pereira | Luces y sombras de los primeros cien días de Rodrigo Paz Pereira.
By Francesco Zaratti: One hundred days after the inauguration of Rodrigo Paz Pereira, the Bolivian political landscape shows a marked contrast: while significant progress has been recorded in the economic and political spheres, two heavy scandals are, on the other hand, putting the government’s stability to the test. The Fuel Emergency: Inefficiency or Sabotage? The…
Victims of the ‘Hotel Las Américas’ case demand justice | Víctimas del caso ‘Hotel Las Américas’ exigen justicia
By Red Uno, Eju.tv: Victims of the ‘Hotel Las Américas’ case demand justice before the Attorney General’s Office After 17 years of waiting, those affected are seeking the current government to establish a clear position on the case. Three victims of the emblematic ‘Hotel Las Américas’ case appeared before the Attorney General’s Office to demand…
Bolivia cancela proyecto chino de zinc y exige correcciones en planta siderúrgica | Bolivia cancels Chinese zinc project, demands steel plant fixes
Por Mining.com: Proyecto de fundición de zinc. Crédito: ENFI El nuevo gobierno de Bolivia está cancelando un proyecto planificado de zinc adjudicado a un consorcio chino y exigirá que otra empresa china corrija deficiencias en un complejo siderúrgico. Las autoridades están anulando una refinería de zinc de 350 millones de dólares, dijo el ministro de…
Businesses Warn: Wage Hike Risks Closures | Empresarios alertan: alza salarial pone en riesgo empleos
By El Diario: Business Leaders Ask the Government to Respect Their Rights, Avoid Closures and Layoffs Private business leaders warned about the negative effects of raising the National Minimum Wage (SMN) to Bs 3,300 and demanded that the government respect their rights by adopting mitigation measures to avoid mass closures and layoffs. The president of…
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