Archive for April, 2010

Cardenal Used $16,428 of Government Money for “Charitable Works”

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

The Episcopal Conference of Bolivia (CEB) clarified on Friday that Bolivia’s highest ranking Catholic authority, Cardenal…

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Canadian Mining Company to Build Potosi Factory

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Representatives of the Canadian mining company Atlas Precious Metals said today that they will begin operations in Bolivia…

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In Remote Area of Potosí, People Without Electricity or Water

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

In the province of North Lípez in a remote corner of the department of Potosí, more than 10,000 people live without electricity, potable water, or communication…

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Lowering River Levels in Amazon Basin Raise Disease Rates

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

The seasonal lowering of rivers in the Amazon Basin began last week and while the dry season is a welcome change after an unusually destructive…

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Climate Summit Will Demand $2.5 Billion From Developed Nations

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

The World People´s Conference on Climate Change, which will be held in Cochabamba from April 20-22, will demand that the world´s developed countries…

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Bolivia Buys 2 Luxury Aircraft for $80 Million

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

The Bolivian government is spending $80 million dollars on two luxury aircraft for personal use of President Evo Morales…

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Viceminister Requires Civil Servants to Wear Traditional Costumes

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

The Viceminister of Interculturalism of the Ministry of Culture, Miguel Peña, instructed the civil servants in his office to wear…

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Supermodel MAS Candidate “Not Chosen by Social Movements”

Monday, April 12th, 2010

The President of the Bolivian Legislature, Héctor Arce said that the ex-candidate for the governorship of the Department of Beni, Jessica Jordan…

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Customs Officials Face Violence Amidst Changes in Leadership

Monday, April 12th, 2010

The president of the National Customs of Bolivia reported that residents of the Boliva-Peru border

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Public Defender Denounces Youth Incarceration

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Public Defender Rielma Mencias denounced the dangers faced by the 1,056 youth incarcerated with their parents in Bolivia.

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