Archive for July, 2010Intense Cold Kills Fish Populations in Three DepartmentsWednesday, July 28th, 2010 In the wake of unusually cold weather felt around the country last weekend, three departments have been experiencing a dramatic die-off of local fish populations… Read More..>>Evo Says Narco-Traffickers Are Better-Equipped Than PoliceWednesday, July 28th, 2010 In a speech yesterday commemorating the inauguration of César Guedes, new representative of the United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime in Bolivia… Read More..>>Evo Says Bolivia is Prepared to Defend ItselfMonday, July 26th, 2010 Bolivian President Evo Morales indicated yesterday that despite Bolivia´s constitutional commitment to peace, the country is ready to defend itself should a military conflict… Read More..>>New Thermoelectric Plant to Produce 10% of Energy NeedsThursday, July 22nd, 2010 Today in Entre Rios, in the Chapare region of Cochabamba, officials inaugurated a new thermoelectric plant which will have an output capacity of 100 megawatts… Read More..>>Cold Spell Damages Crops, Causes DeathsWednesday, July 21st, 2010 An influx of cold polar air in the last week has produced record low temperatures throughout Bolivia and severely damaged crops… Read More..>>Evo Offers U.S. $1.5 million in Response to Aid CutsTuesday, July 20th, 2010 In a press conference today in Japan, President Evo Morales responded to threats from the United States of cutting $1.5 million in aid if Bolivia does not sign the Copenhagen Accord… Read More..>>Indigenous Group Resumes March on La PazFriday, July 9th, 2010 After almost a week of waiting, the march organized by the Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of Bolivia (CIDOB) from Trinidad will resume its movement toward La Paz today… Read More..>>Governor Accuses Vice President of Drug Trafficking, Then RetractsThursday, July 8th, 2010 Rubén Costas, governor of Santa Cruz, has accused Vice President Álvaro García Linera of involvement in corruption, drug-trafficking, and terrorism… Read More..>>Indigenous Groups March for Increased AutonomyMonday, July 5th, 2010 Indigenous groups that have been marching toward La Paz from Trinidad for several days halted the march in order to negotiate with government officials… Read More..>>Villa Tunari and Inti Wara YassiMonday, July 5th, 2010  In Bolivia, short distances often go a long way. The 166 kilometer (100 mile) trip from Cocabamba to Villa Tunari is a worthy example, descending 8,000 feet Read More..>> |