Pagina Siete reports: Bolivia to Spain: Hooded elite groups will not be allowed In a statement, the Spanish Government admitted that it “housed” in its embassy and “escorted” people who, he says, did not have “arrest” orders. Through a press release, the Bolivian Foreign Ministry warned that it will not allow the mobilization of foreign…
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The Bolivian “dancer” Lorena Ayala, which was enshrined in the birthplace of the flamenco
Alejandra Pau reports for Pagina Siete: The Bolivian “bailaora” which was enshrined in the birthplace of the flamenco [“bailaora” is dancer in Spanish pronunciation, that makes straight reference to this type of art] The orureña Lorena Ayala has earned, through dance, recognition in various stages of the world. Takes flamenco in the “bone” The taste…
Remittances: Four of every ten dollars come from Spain
El Diario reports: Remittances: Four of every ten dollars come from Spain Bolivia in 2014, received in remittances the sum of $1,163.6 million dollars, a 1.5% lower amount as compared to 2013, when Bolivia received $1,181.8 million dollars, according to the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB). According to a report from this institution, the decrease…
Bolivia History 101: The battle of La Tablada, Tarija
Yesterday April 15, 2014, was the anniversary of Tarija, 197 years from an epic battle for its independence. El Diario reports: Battle of La Tablada The Battle of La Tablada de Tolomosa took place on April 15, 1817 near the city of Tarija. In this battle, [Spanish] royal forces under Colonel Mateo Ramirez clashed with…
Bolivia History 101: Battle of the Pari
This article belongs to Bolivia 101: THE BASICS Battle of the Pari Born in Buenos Aires, Ignacio Warnes came to the Alto Peru as a Lieutenant Colonel with the auxiliary army from Argentinian General, Manuel Belgrano. In 1813 he was appointed by Belgrano as Governor of the province of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, where…
Bolivian current gov is being known for its “hostile political gesture”
El Diario reports: Concern about unfinished processes in Bolivia Spain sees as “hostile political gesture”, the nationalization of their companies Ambassador calls on the authorities, “conclude the process of nationalization in reasonable times and that they substantiate without cause political costs and without being extended indefinitely”. The Government of Spain has transmitted its concern regarding…
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