Laurence Blair writes for National Geographic: These Vibrant, Futuristic Mansions Are Popping Up in Bolivia Known as the “King of Andean Architecture,” Freddy Mamani’s colorful designs are changing El Alto and inspiring other architects. Bolivian architect Freddy Mamani’s colorful designs are changing the face of El Alto. PHOTOGRAPH BY NICK BALLÓN The air is thin in…
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Bolivia’s indigenous bourgeoisie
From the Financial Times: Bolivia’s indigenous bourgeoisie Dec 5, 2014 : Bolivia has long been associated with poverty. But the tide is turning, and buildings constructed in the style of the ‘New Andean architecture’ are an increasingly visible sign of that change. The FT’s Andres Schipani reports. To watch the video, please click here. http://video.ft.com/3880182961001/Bolivias-indigenous-bourgeoisie/life-and-arts…
Bolivian miscegenation and its dilemmas
H.C.F. Mansilla writes superbly in El Dia: Miscegenation and its dilemmas The contrast between mestizaje and indianism that characterizes many public discussions should be relativized in view of the historical experiences and events of recent years in Bolivia. This hidden controversy, as is usual in social phenomena of the most various kinds, which are usually…
Bolivia is in fact a mestizo country! regardless of current gov’s delusions
Renzo Abruzzese writes in El Deber: The State and the new middle class If we assume the Census evidence, there is no doubt that the Métis presence is majority in the Bolivian social structure. The strength of this fact precipitated the reaction of the Vice President, who came to pass immediately and openly denied the…
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