By Dehynar Antezana, Brujula Digital: As part of International Tourism Day, the Urus Diablada presented a beautiful showcase of the Oruro Carnival, declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Urus Diablada showcase. /Photo: APG As part of International Tourism Day, the Urus Diablada presented a stunning showcase of the Oruro Carnival,…
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Women Irrigators of Challapata Put a Stop to Gold Mining | Mujeres regantes de Challapata le ponen freno a la minería del oro
By Mabel Franco, Opinion: This municipality in Oruro is the leading dairy producer in the western region of the country, and women play a vital role in securing food in these highland areas increasingly affected by drought. Last year, the Interinstitutional Committee for the Defense of the Environment of Challapata celebrated a significant victory: they…
A Group of Cows Spotted Using a Footbridge | Captan a un grupo de vacas usando una pasarela
By Unitel, El Diario: A video of a group of cows crossing the Oruro-La Paz highway alone (without human guidance) using a footbridge has gone viral on TikTok. The sight of the disciplined cattle prompted praise for the animals’ intelligence and negative comparisons with humans. “Cows are more aware and educated than humans,” wrote one…
Rain causes disasters in seven departments of the country | Lluvia provoca desastres en siete departamentos del país
By El Diario: Unpromising forecasts The torrential rains recorded in recent days have caused disasters in seven departments, leaving around 200 families affected by river overflows and resulting in the deaths of five people, including a young girl in the city of La Paz and four adults in Cochabamba, according to the Deputy Minister of…
There are still 14 roadblocks | Persisten 14 bloqueos
By Unitel, Eju.tv: There are still 14 roadblocks in Bolivia; Cochabamba remains isolated, and there are protests in Santa Cruz and Oruro. This Saturday marks six days of roadblocks led by ‘Evo supporters’ across the country. Early this morning, an attempt was made to set up a second blockade in Oruro, but the police intervened…
Hailstorm in Oruro, Tornado in Potosi | Granizada en Oruro, tornado en Potosí
Brujula Digital: A hailstorm causes damage in Oruro; in Potosí, a “tornado” puts residents on alert The hailstorm affected the roofs of two schools in Oruro, while the “tornado” hit Karachipampa, Potosí. Photo BTV and Social networks On Monday afternoon, a severe hailstorm in the city of Oruro caused the collapse of roofing structures in…
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