By El Deber: Santa Cruz Marks Flag Day: The Story of the Banner That Survived Decades of Oblivion ‘The Green, White and Green’ | Photo: Ricardo Montero Created in 1864 by Tristán Roca Suárez, the green, white and green flag remained hidden for decades before becoming a symbol of Santa Cruz’s identity and pride. Authorities gather to honor…
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Andrés de Santa Cruz: The Royalist | El realista
By Juan José Toro, Brújula Digital: Santa Cruz, the Royalist Andrés de Santa Cruz was a royalist during most of the War of Independence, but he switched to the patriot side in January 1820. Andrés de Santa Cruz was a royalist during most of the War of Independence, but he switched to the patriot side in…
Lies About the Indians: The Inca Empire | Mentiras sobre los indios: el incario
By Juan Jose Toro, Brujula Digital: We have already established that Spain did not have colonies in America, but rather viceroyalties. That truth is as undeniable as the fact that the viceregal authorities committed abuses against the Indians. Although it may sound redundant, the first Spanish governmental entities in the Americas were the governorships. These…
Lies About the Indians: The Invasion | Mentiras sobre los indios: la invasión
By Juan José Toro, Brujula Digital: Like the vast majority of Bolivians, I was taught in school that the Spaniards invaded us around 1532; they enslaved our Indian ancestors, colonized them, and kept them in that condition until the War of Independence, when they were defeated and expelled. That is why it was a shock…
Battle of Alto de la Alianza: A Story of Heroism | Batalla del Alto de la Alianza: historia de heroísmo
By La Patria: Every May 26, Bolivian heroes are remembered: the Colorados Battalion and their bravery in the Battle of Alto de la Alianza The Battle of Alto de la Alianza The Battle of Alto de la Alianza was one of the most important events of the War of the Pacific. This confrontation took place…
Chuquisaca’s Cry for Freedom | El Grito Libertario de Chuquisaca
By El Diario: 217 Years Ago Chuquisaca Ignited Alto Peru’s Fight for Freedom in 1809 On May 25, 1809, Chuquisaca became the scene of a rebellion that marked the beginning of the emancipation movement in Alto Peru. The former capital of the Audiencia of Charcas, today Sucre, ceased to be merely an administrative and university…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 