Palacio de Sal – Uyuni, Bolivia

Reports Travel Destinations, The Telegraph: Palacio de Sal Uyuni, Bolivia  The Palacio de Sal is the world’s first salt hotel, and it’s the ideal base from which to explore the Salar de Uyuni. Everything from the ceilings to the furniture is made from salt, but this is far from the only selling point: great service,…

As Others Snub Bolivia’s Lithium, Will Morales’ Gamble on Germany Pay Off?

Frederick Clayton reports for EV World: As Others Snub Bolivia’s Lithium, Will Morales’ Gamble on Germany Pay Off? In a recent interview with Americas Quarterly, Juan Carlos Zuleta, Lithium Economics Analyst, discusses the recent decision by the Bolivian government to award German company ACI Systems the industrialization of lithium in the country. Ahead of next…

The Paradox of the Women of La Paz

Jada Yuan reports for The New York Times: Place 9 of 52: The Paradox of the Women of La Paz I never imagined that my main takeaway from the Bolivian city, where women have struggled for equality, would be one of female empowerment — thanks to everyone from chefs to wrestlers. Maybe it was oxygen deprivation,…