Bolivian deforestation 101

FAN is one of the most credible environmental institutions in South America. El Diario publishes a saddening and cruel reality: FAN-Bolivia reveals that loss of 1,820,000 hectares of forest, affects production, health and biological diversity in the country Research puts Santa Cruz as the Department most affected, 76% having been deforested at the national level….

Status and necessity of a Bolivia – Iran relationship?

What is going on with the international relations that current Bolivian government holds? An interesting question arises, HoyBolivia.com reports: Senator calls for Evo Morales to explain alliance with Iran Opposition Pando Senator, Carmen Gonzáles Lafuente, asked the Government of Evo Morales explanations about what is the type of the relationship and what agreements have been…

Processed politicians could be acquitted per ruling of the Constitutional Court

A sign of hope for truly democracy and freedom of expression, however, we should be prepared for current government to rebuttal this important ruling, El Diario reports: Anti-corruption law is not retroactive Processed politicians could be acquitted according to the judgement of the Constitutional Court On Tuesday [October 23, 2012], the plurinational Constitutional Court (TCP)…

Tahuamanu generates electricity with chestnut shell in Cobija, Bolivia

Kudos to Tahumanu!! This is how private ventures must operate this century! Taking care of the environment and using and reusing all available inputs. I welcome Tahuamanu to The Hall of Bolivian Fame. Hilton Heredia García reports for El Deber: Tahuamanu generates electricity with chestnut shell in Cobija Company’s almond exports amounting to $15 million…

Bolivian weather: This week will be hot and rainy

El Deber reports about Bolivian weather for this week. Below I include the link for the original weather page that you can save, to access directly in the future: The Senamhi predicts heat and rain for this week The national service of meteorology and hydrology (Senamhi) predicts a slight drop in temperatures from tomorrow [10/10/12]….

UPDATE on Bolivian Senator Roger Pinto’s right for political asylum! Sep/2012

This is an update on Senator’s Roger Pinto whereabouts: Pagina Siete reports: Government does not extend laissez-passer Pinto complies 100 days isolated and two vigils were installed Last night [9/3/12] ACTS, a vigil was held in plaza Bolivia and another in the Legislative Assembly. The Senator by national convergence (CN) Roger Pinto has reached 100…