By Unitel, El Dia: The embassy warned that ongoing road blockades and protests are taking place in Bolivia, disrupting transportation and other essential services. The suspension applies to May 27 and 28. The US Embassy in Bolivia. Photo: Social media The United States Embassy in Bolivia suspended routine consular services in La Paz for Wednesday,…
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State of Exception Reform | Reforma del Estado de Excepción
By El Pais: State of Exception: What Does It Mean and What Happens After the Repeal of Law 1341? The law regulated the detailed procedure, concrete limits, and consequences for those who abuse the measure State of exception In a session convened at the House of Liberty in Sucre to celebrate the 217th anniversary of…
Young unemployment, economic crisis and lack of opportunities | Desocupación juvenil, crisis económica y falta de oportunidades
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Seven out of every 10 young people earn less than Bs 2,500 a month and want to migrate Young people pause amid the fast pace of the city | Fuad Landívar Youth unemployment has reached 4.27%, above the overall unemployment rate. Amid the economic crisis and lack of opportunities, many…
Blockaders and Hate | Bloqueadores y odio
By Agustín Echalar, Brujula Digital: The Blockaders I ran into a group of blockaders at the entrance to the airport in El Alto. Many of them had apparently arrived by bicycle, since one of the streets leading to that important facility had been closed off. As I approached with a small group of German tourists…
Turning Point in Bolivia | Punto de inflexión en Bolivia
By Infobae, Eju.tv: José Luis Lupo, Bolivia’s Minister of the Presidency: “We Are at a Turning Point Between the Past and the Future” After more than two weeks of social unrest, the chief of staff explained the government’s interpretation of the country’s situation Minister José Luis Lupo, chief of staff to Rodrigo Paz, spoke with…
Children Trapped by Blockades | Niños atrapados por bloqueos
By Eju.tv: Roadblocks Prevent 24 Children Needing Hemodialysis and Chemotherapy From Reaching Hospital in La Paz A girl with kidney failure suffered a medical deterioration at home, and efforts are underway to transfer her to the hospital so she can remain hospitalized. At least 24 children who require hemodialysis and chemotherapy sessions are unable to…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 