By Eju.tv: Porvenir Massacre Case Was “Fabricated and Planned” by Quintana, Says Defense of Leopoldo Fernández The president of the Criminal Chamber, Carlos Ortega, explained that the ruling responds to Constitutional Ruling 405/2023-S4, which establishes as binding precedent that former prefects must be tried under the mechanism of a trial of responsibilities if the events…
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Curious facts you should know about the capybara | Datos curiosos que debes saber del capiguara
By Fernanda Gil, El Deber: WORLD CAPYBARA DAY Bolivia, with its rich biodiversity, is home to capybaras in the humid areas of the eastern lowlands, especially in the departments of Beni, Santa Cruz, and Pando, where they play a key role in the ecosystems. Every July 10 is celebrated as World Capybara Day, a day…
The Gold Mining Dredges Are Cornering the Manuripi Amazon Reserve in Bolivia | Las dragas de la minería del oro acorralan a la reserva amazónica Manuripi en Bolivia
By Iván Paredes Tamayo/ Mongabay Latam, La Region: At the beginning of 2025, illegal mining even entered the Manuripi reserve. Although there were military operations, the dredges withdrew to nearby areas. With only five park rangers for more than 700,000 hectares, communities denounce fuel smuggling and lack of oversight. Illegal mining knows no borders. That…
Soccer, cacao, and bees have brought young reforesters together for 10 years | El fútbol, el cacao y las abejas unen a los jóvenes reforestadores desde hace 10 años
By Sumando Voces, Erbol: IN THE AMAZON This story has a lot to do with soccer, cacao, and bees. It all began in 2015, when fires reached massive proportions, leaving devastation and sorrow in the Bolivian Amazon. At that time, soccer was already bringing together the youth of the Medio Monte community, located about 35…
Departmental Jaguar Day Celebration in Pando Being Prepared | Preparan celebración del Día Departamental del Jaguar en Pando
By Los Tiempos: Ilustrative Photo. (Archive) | ABI. Pando’s Departmental Secretariat for Mother Earth is preparing activities for Thursday, May 22, Jaguar Day, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of conserving this endangered species and its vital role in ecosystems. “We seek to promote the conservation of the jaguar, a feline that…
When Gold Is Worth More Than Life: The Criminal Spiral of Illegal Mining in Bolivia | Cuando el oro vale más que la vida: la espiral criminal de la minería ilegal en Bolivia
By ANA Bolivia: “No effective control halts the flow of the mineral that enriches mafia networks while displacing communities, corrupting authorities, and replacing state power with de facto structures,” says Jaime Cuellar. La Paz, May 11 (ANA).- Bolivia is on the verge of a silent territorial takeover, fueled not only by illegal gold but by…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 