By Erbol: PREVENTIVE ACTIONS REQUESTED Conflicts over the invasion of public lands are reported in Pando due to the Brazil nut harvest Brazil nut harvest in Pando. Illustrative image The 2024-2025 Brazil nut harvest in Pando has sparked a series of conflicts among Brazil nut collectors, farmers, seasonal workers, and landowners, who accuse each other…
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Illegal activities continues in Protected Areas | Continuan actividades ilegales en áreas Protegidas
By Erbol: DEMAND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT They warn that Protected Areas are in serious danger if the uncontrolled incursion of illegal activities continues An image of Otuquis Park. Photo: Sernap If the incursion of illegal activities into Bolivia’s protected areas continues, these areas could suffer irreversible damage that might jeopardize the existence of their main conservation…
Marcos Uzquiano: Protector of Jaguars and the Amazon Rainforest | Protector de jaguares y de la selva amazónica
By Jorge Manuel Soruco, Vision 360: The Park Ranger Has 20 Years of Experience Always fascinated by the Amazon, the park ranger from San Buenaventura is fighting for his job and credibility after being unjustifiably dismissed. Marcos Uzquiano travels carrying two monkeys. PHOTO: Marcos Uzquiano The jaguar is his spirit animal. Many significant moments in…
Those who defend the environment risk being sued or dismissed | Enjuiciados o despedidos quienes defienden el medio ambiente
Editorial, El Diario: Risks of Defending the Environment One of the most severe issues of the past year is the recurrence of forest fires that once again destroyed millions of hectares, particularly in national parks located in departments such as Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, Tarija, and La Paz. The perpetrators of this environmental catastrophe are varied,…
The Negative Legacy of National-Popular Ideology | La herencia negativa de lo nacional-popular
By H. C. F. Mansilla, Brújula Digital: Being generous, we can estimate that about 10,000 people read Brújula Digital and similar newspapers daily. Stretching generosity further, perhaps 100,000 readers across the country share the core ideas these media outlets propagate. This is less than 1% of Bolivia’s population of over 11 million. Though seemingly insignificant, this figure…
Anapo says that the properties invaded in Santa Cruz exceed 40 | Anapo dice que los predios avasallados en Santa Cruz superan los 40
By Vision 360: Insecurity Recently, the Santa Rita and San Fernando properties in Guarayos were invaded when people with weapons and hooded men entered the properties. Property invaded. Photo: Unitel (referential) More than 40 properties have been invaded in the department of Santa Cruz, reported this Monday Jaime Hernández, general manager of the Association of…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 