Carlos Toranzo writes in Pagina Siete: The Bolivian A discussion that is part of the social and political debate of the last thirty or forty years in Bolivia, especially since the time of the visibility of the “kataristas” cultural currents, refers to the need to find or define the identity of Bolivia. All reflection struggled…
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Bolivian miscegenation and its dilemmas
H.C.F. Mansilla writes superbly in El Dia: Miscegenation and its dilemmas The contrast between mestizaje and indianism that characterizes many public discussions should be relativized in view of the historical experiences and events of recent years in Bolivia. This hidden controversy, as is usual in social phenomena of the most various kinds, which are usually…
Elderly suffer more abuse because of their belongings
Natali Vargas reports for Pagina Siete: THEY DENOUNCE THAT ARE ABUSED BY THEIR FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS Elderly suffer more abuse because of their belongings Organizations dedicated to supporting seniors in cities say that family appropriates the family home and in the country-side, their productive land. “I have given $20,000 and suddenly came the eviction, they…
Julieta Bolivar helps homeless people in Chicago
Great news from a great Bolivian: EVERY DECEMBER 25 DISTRIBUTES FOOD AND SHELTER IN THE PLAZA TENOCHTITLAN OF CHICAGO Bolivian gives shelter to homeless people in the United States The Cochabambina Julieta Bolívar and her 3 children share what they have with those in need. For the Bolivian immigrant Julieta Bolívar, the feast of Christmas…
Current Bolivian piracy 101: a way of life that reproduces…
Are we resembling Somalia? Can we improve our living conditions or at least revert this??! El Deber reports: Piracy, a way of life which are reproduced Smuggling. There are 1,500 uniformed in Challapata. They seized 70 vehicles ‘Parrots’ are spies who warn the smugglers when troops of the Operating Customs Control (COA) are approaching. If…
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