Pagina Siete reports: THEIR CREATIONS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ABROAD BY “BULGARI” 700 young goldsmiths launch Gala, their own brand of jewelry Teens of La Paz, Oruro, Potosi and Santa Cruz are trained by skilled craftsmen. With support from Save the Children, aimed at export. At 16, Santa Cruz born, Nicole Illanes divides her time between…
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Current Bolivian anarchical ochlocracy in power is relentless!
El Dia reports: It obeys to an order from social organizations Deputy Mineral Policy has submitted his irrevocable resignation Eugenio Mendoza, submitted his irrevocable resignation from office, the same in which he held since August 14, 2013. Vice Minister of Mining Policy, Regulation and Enforcement, Eugenio Mendoza, resigned on Tuesday 12, after having declared at…
Learn about the second highest mountain in this hemisphere!
Report by Esmir Cortez Becerra – Photos by Jorge Uechi and APG News for El Deber: TRAVEL Awe Sajama A heaven above invites visitors to know its natural beauty, more than 6,000 meters above sea level. A cold wind that pierces to the bone receives the visitors of the Sajama. There, at the foot of…
Bolivian Flamingos
DESCRIPTION The James’s Flamingo (Phoenicopterus jamesi), also known as the Puna Flamingo, is a South American flamingo, named for Harry Berkeley James. It breeds on the high Andean plateaus of Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Argentina. It is related to the Andean Flamingo, and the two are often placed in the genus Phoenicoparrus. It is…
Environment 101: Vicuna continues to be under jeopardy!
El Diario reports: They oppose poaching of vicuña Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Ecuador expressed their opposition to illegal hunting and smuggling of vicuna, so agreed to strengthen border controls to prevent the illegal sale of the animal. An estimated kilo of vicuna wool is sold at more than $400, according to the National Program…
Bolivian birds 101: URGENT need for a Field Guide!
Bolivia is considered a mega diverse country, as such we have important bird species in our territory, and we need a field guide: . What will be achieved by this field guide? Discover the main aims of the Birds of Bolivia Field Guide and how it will help local people 1. Raising environmental awareness Bolivia…
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