By El Pais: The history of Tarija is told in terms of battles won and territories lost Maps of the department TARIJA Map The Bicentennial celebration is an ideal occasion to review the different stages of history, highlighting the richness and the different feats that shaped the vast territory that makes up the nation. From…
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200 Years of Flavor: The Evolution of Food in Bolivia (1825–2025) | 200 Años de Sabor: La Evolución de la Comida en Bolivia (1825–2025)
By Bolivian Thoughts: In 2025, Bolivia celebrates 200 years of independence—not only a political milestone, but also a moment to honor our living culture. One of the richest and most diverse expressions of that culture is our food. Over two centuries, the diet of the Bolivian people has changed, evolved, and endured, reflecting who we…
Failed Bicentennial | Bicentenario fallido
By Juan José Toro, Brújula Digital: Without being a cyclical repetition of history, there are striking similarities between the “centenary” governments of Bautista Saavedra and Luis Arce: Both were in charge of leading the celebrations for Bolivia’s centennial anniversaries—Saavedra for the first, and Arce for the second—toward the end of their terms. Bautista handed over…
Bolívar, the Bolivian | Bolívar, el boliviano
By Juan José Toro, Visión 360: Shouldn’t we be talking about these things instead of organizing festivals or “dog parades”? Clearly, there’s no one in the government who understands what a bicentennial truly represents. This July 24 marks the 242nd anniversary of the birth of Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios, better…
July 16, 1809 in La Paz | 16 de Julio de 1809 en La Paz
By Eric L. Cárdenas, El Diario: 216 years ago in the colonial city of Nuestra Señora de La Paz, a group of individuals who had been secretly organizing since the late 18th century rose up to fight for the independence of Upper Peru from the Spanish crown. Earlier attempts had failed in Cusco and La…
La Paz: A City of Altitude, Attitude, and Ambition | Una ciudad de altura, carácter y ambición
By Bolivian Thoughts: On this day, we remember more than just a date on the calendar—we honor the soul of La Paz, a city unlike any other in Bolivia or South America. Perched high in the Andes, defying gravity and logic, La Paz became the seat of government after Sucre, carving its own rebellious path…
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