Stories about Bolivia from January, 2010
Bolivia: Ex-Beauty Queen Named Candidate for Governor of Beni
Bolivian President Evo Morales named ex-Miss Bolivia Jessica Jordan as the MAS candidate for governor in the Department of Beni, which has traditionally been controlled by the opposition.
Bolivia: Bicentennial Mural in La Paz
Blogsasa [es] writes about the unveiling of a mural in La Paz, Bolivia to commemorate the city's bicentennial. There are pictures of the mural that includes 187 historical figures represented,...
Bolivia: International Poetry Festival in La Paz and Oruro
The International Poetry Festival is scheduled for February 8-13, 2010 in the Bolivian cities of La Paz and Oruro, writes Claudia Michel of Estante Boliviano [es].
Bolivia: The Life of a Taxi Driver in El Alto
Blogger Wilfredo Jordán takes a closer look at the life of a taxi driver in El Alto, Bolivia. In addition to the long working conditions for little pay, they often...
Bolivia: Mining Industry Growth in 2009
Despite the global economic crisis, Bolivia experienced a 13% growth in the mining sector in 2009 writes Mario Durán of Palabras Libres [es].
Bolivia: Coca Colla Energy Drink Made from Coca Leaves
Renzo Colanzi of Mientras Estás Aquí [es] finds it humorous that the Bolivian government plans to manufacture the drink Coca Colla Energy made from the coca leaf.
