Irreversible damage was caused in the second largest lake in Bolivia: the Poopo Lake. it results infuriating to see this kind of damage happening. This will be one of the undeniable “accomplishments” of the Oruro -born president… despite having total control of allState powers, the last ten years only served to watch Poopo lake disappear!o…
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Another Bolivian gov’s screw-up: New Huanuni mining mill will not operate for lack of water
El Diario reports: New Huanuni mining mill will not operate for lack of water The Lucianita mining mill recently opened, could enter into operation in 2017, due to lack of water required for its operation, in addition to requiring a tailings dam, said the manager of the Empresa Minera Huanuni (EMH), Samuel Orozco. [photos gathered…
400 Bolivian families can now export yarn to France
El Diario reports: EU funded innovative project 400 families export yarn to France A unique project which has European cooperation, seek to open export markets for 3,500 families in five departments that produce camelids. A simple spinning wheel driven by a motor improve the quality and productivity of spinning. A first batch of 400 motor…
The Bolivian “dancer” Lorena Ayala, which was enshrined in the birthplace of the flamenco
Alejandra Pau reports for Pagina Siete: The Bolivian “bailaora” which was enshrined in the birthplace of the flamenco [“bailaora” is dancer in Spanish pronunciation, that makes straight reference to this type of art] The orureña Lorena Ayala has earned, through dance, recognition in various stages of the world. Takes flamenco in the “bone” The taste…
Whining continues on “high altitude” soccer/football, visitors lose … then complain… WTH?!
The New York Times wrote bout our national sport: Bolivian Clubs Are at Home in Thin Air By EWAN MacKENNAMARCH 10, 2015 Tucked tightly among the high-rises of the Miraflores district of La Paz, Bolivia, the Hernando Siles stadium is one of those great South American dust bowls drenched in character. Yet few stadiums anywhere…
ALMOST 2.9 MILLION BOLIVIAN PEOPLE LIVE IN HIGH MOUNTAINS
Mirna Echave reports for La Prensa: PEOPLE INHABIT IN TOWNS LOCATED OVER 3,500 METERS [above sea level] ALMOST 2.9 MILLION PEOPLE LIVE IN HIGH MOUNTAIN The Government made a diagnosis on the mountainous area of Bolivia. In Bolivia, 2.9 million people live at locations above 3,500 meters above sea level, according to the Prime Diagnostic…
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