From June 11, 1928, Luis Crespo wrote for El Diario: Battles of the Bolivian-Peruvian Confederation: the Iruya victory ROSAS DECLARES WAR ON BOLIVIA The establishment of the Peru Bolivian Confederation, so lucky conducted by General Andrés de Santa Cruz, could never be regarded with indifference by the neighboring countries, especially Chile and Argentina. The declaration…
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Bolivian birds 101: URGENT need for a Field Guide!
Bolivia is considered a mega diverse country, as such we have important bird species in our territory, and we need a field guide: . What will be achieved by this field guide? Discover the main aims of the Birds of Bolivia Field Guide and how it will help local people 1. Raising environmental awareness Bolivia…
In Bolivia: The obstacles that alter fish migration.
Tatiana Sanabria reports for Pagina Siete: The obstacles that alter fish migration. Experts disclose the damages caused by the lack of movement of some fish species. Whenever a shoal of shad, catfish or golden scrolls rivers in search of better living conditions, often find insurmountable obstacles to meet the migration process. These are large dams,…
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: Juana Azurduy de Padilla
Keeping track and not forgetting our heroes is a must. Today, I wanted to share what Luis S. Crespo wrote in March 8, 1928: Juana Azurduy de Padilla Juana Azurduy was born in the city of Chuquisaca [Sucre] on March 8, 1781, and not having known her father, she took the surname of her mother,…
Bolivian People 101: The rise of the ‘cholitas’
Paula Dear reports for BBC News: The rise of the ‘cholitas’ Bolivia’s “cholitas” are riding the crest of a resurgence that has seen them transform from being “maids of the middle classes” who were routinely stereotyped and discriminated against, to having real clout in the economic, political and fashion worlds. With their high bowler hats,…
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