By Edwin Conde Villarreal, El Diario: National Museum of Archaeology An interdisciplinary scientific project that includes the facial reconstruction of several individuals from the mummy collection at the National Museum of Archaeology (Munarq) will restore the identity of pre-Hispanic inhabitants of the Bolivian highlands, with the participation and consensus of current residents of the region’s…
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Cañahua, the Andean grain that seeks to stop rural exodus in the Bolivian Altiplano | Cañahua, el grano andino que busca frenar el éxodo rural en el Altiplano boliviano
By Brújula Digital: Cañahua curbs rural exodus in Bolivia. In the Altiplano, this resilient grain brings hope to farmers like Nico Mamani. Although its profitability is still low ($1.40 per kilo), its adaptation to the climate and nutritional value drive its cultivation. A woman handles a cañahua plant/EFE/Luis Gandarillas At more than 3,800 meters above…
Community members contaminated with arsenic, lead, and mercury will make their voices heard in the Legislature | Comunarios contaminados con arsénico, plomo y mercurio se harán escuchar en el Legislativo
By Vision 360: Mining contamination Three Indigenous organizations from Oruro, La Paz, and Potosí will arrive in La Paz this Friday to participate in a public hearing at the ALP. They will denounce the contamination affecting their residents as a consequence of mining. A highland resident undergoes an analysis to measure mercury damage. PHOTO: Cenda…
Bolivia’s Carnaval de Oruro in March 2025: Here is What You Need to Know | Carnaval de Oruro en Bolivia en marzo de 2025: esto es lo que necesitas saber
By Travel and Tour World: Travelers from Argentina, Australia, Albania, Algeria, Armenia Boost Global Appeal at Bolivia’s Carnaval de Oruro in March 2025: Here is What You Need to Know Explore the enchanting Carnaval de Oruro in Bolivia, a spectacular celebration of folk dancing, live performances, and colorful parades. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural…
Alexis Flores, the young trumpeter who will fulfill a dream in the U.S. | Alexis Flores, el joven trompetista que cumplirá un sueño en EEUU
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: He played at the Festival of Bands The young prodigy from Oruro has been admitted to the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in the U.S. Alexis Alexander Flores Flores will complete his musical training at the Interlochen Arts Academy in the U.S. (Photo: ABI) [click photo to watch video] A…
Lakes Uru Uru and Poopó Improve Thanks to Rainfall | Mejoran los lagos Uru Uru y Poopó gracias a las lluvias
By La Patria: Monitoring System at Lake Uru Uru / Gador Recent rainfall has benefited Lakes Uru Uru and Poopó, raising hope among nearby communities. The rain recorded during the first weeks of this year has significantly improved the conditions of Lakes Uru Uru and Poopó. This information was provided by Olson Paravicini, the departmental…
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