Gabriela, Carmen and Emili are three Bolivians who have lived in Spain for several years, a country that welcomed them but where they cannot get their university degrees approved and that is why they have been forced to work “everything”, also without a contract, to be able to support themselves. . The three are part […]
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The chestnut or Amazon nut, the other victim of deforestation in Bolivia
Vital Muñoz enters the Amazon Bolivian, in search of the latest chestnuts it’s from the season. Like him, thousands of collectors are concerned about the advance of deforestation that is reducing the production of this fruit, an ally of the tropical forests. “We took out more barrels (packages) before. “We have gone downhill”laments the 76-year-old […]
Bolivia-Chile relationship in its “coldest” stage despite the affinity between Arce and Boric
The bilateral relationship between Bolivia and Chile is in its coldest stage despite the ideological affinity between its presidents, Luis Arce and Gabriel Boric, respectively, because the position of both countries regarding the centuries-old Bolivian maritime claim has not changed. Bolivia and Chile have not had diplomatic relations at the ambassador level since 1978 due […]
Endangered macaws return to Bolivia to save their species
Five macaws of a seriously endangered species are already in a custody center in Bolivia after being repatriated from a Zoo from London, authorities and experts reported. The exotic birds known as blue-bearded macaws—Ara glaucogularis—are the offspring of specimens that were trafficked to Europe in the 1980s and will now be used in reproduction to […]
Bolivia: the Andean bear, a symbol against illegal wildlife trafficking
He spectacled bear, the only species of bear in South America and one of the largest mammals in the region. Six specimens of these bears have become symbols of resistance against these threats because they are considered an icon of the region that is at serious risk due mainly to poaching and illegal trafficking of […]
‘Warmi empollerada’, combines tourism and self-esteem to “empollerada” women in Bolivia
‘Warmi pollerada’ is an initiative that seeks to revalue the use of the pollera, the pleated skirt characteristic of the cholitas of Bolivia, with indigenous women that form a network of “ambassadors” of tourism, while working to “get stuffed up”” and improve your self-esteem through experiences and workshops. “We empower women through clothing and tourism, […]
Bolivia, at risk of stopping exporting gas and having to buy it due to a drop in production
He hydrocarbon sector Bolivia is going through one of the most difficult stages with the decline in natural gas production and without an updated certification of its reserves, which for some experts would imply that in a short time the country will stop exporting this resource and will have to buy it to supply his […]
Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Bolivia lead Latin American rejection of Israel for war
Brazil, Chili, Colombia and Bolivia lead the growing rejection of the Israeli offensive in Loop in Latin Americaa region that has historically been divided over the constitution of a Palestinian state. Since the outbreak of the war unleashed as a result of the Hamas attack that occurred in the early hours of October 7, 2023, […]
Bolivia plans to raise US$2.5 billion with the release of agricultural exports
The government of Bolivia predicts that it will be able to raise some US$ 2.5 billion with the release of the agricultural exportsone of the measures agreed with private entrepreneurs to increase the flow of foreign currency in the country, said the Minister of Economy and Public Finance, Marcelo Montenegro. “Considering that the liberalization of […]
Evo Morales: prohibition of entry to Peru is a judicialized political action
This Sunday the former president of Bolivia Evo Morales (2006-2019) indicated that the prohibition of entry to Peruwhich was ratified by the Justice of that country, is a “political” action that was “judicialized.” ”(They say that) Evo does not have entry into Peru, as if Evo were desperate to enter Peru. “I have nothing to […]