Government of Bolivia

New corruption ranking says a lot

Anew survey on corruption around the world confirms what many of us have long suspected: Fiery populist leaders who rise to power vowing to eradicate corruption often end up leading sleazier governments than their predecessors.

powered by

Bolivia approves contract with China for $60 mln loan

The Bolivian government on Wednesday approved a supreme decree authorizing a contract with the People's Bank of China, China's central bank for a 60 million-U.S.-dollar loan, which will be used to improve Bolivia's hydrocarbons...

powered by

Countdown to Copenhagen: Adapt or Perish

Changes in plant and animal life, topography, glaciers, oxygen levels in the ocean, extreme changes in the weather and changes in human health can either be a product of human activity affects (CO2 and other greenhouse gases...

powered by

Evo Morales Favored for Re-election in Bolivia

Movement for Socialism May Sweep December 2009 Bolivian Elections Evo Morales, Bolivia's first fully indigenous president and leader of the Movement for Socialism party, is expected to handily win the December 2009 Bolivian...

powered by

Ahmadinejad to visit Bolivia amid warming ties

The official agenda of the eight-hour visit also includes a private meeting between the leaders, who will sign bilateral agreements. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will visit Bolivia Tuesday to reinforce cooperation...

powered by

Bolivia: El Niño Emergency - Situation Report No. 1, 18 Nov 2009

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Full_Report (pdf* format - 91.4 Kbytes) This report was issued by field office. It covers the period from July 2009 to 18 November 2009. The next...

powered by

Bolivia receives $60m loan from China

The Bolivian government approved a supreme decree authorizing a contract with the People's Bank of China, China's central bank for a $60 million loan, which will be used to improve Bolivia's hydrocarbons sector, AP reported....

powered by

U.N.: Climate change hits women hard

On the steep, dusty slopes of the Chacaltaya mountains, thousands of meters above sea level in the Bolivian Andes, the hardy farmers tending root crops or herding llamas have no need of scientists or climatologists to measure...

powered by

Walkies! Volunteers rehabilitate abused wildcats in Bolivian jungle sanctuary

Deep in the heart of the Bolivian jungle an animal conservation worker wanders through the undergrowth flanked by a wild jaguar. The Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) is a unique animal rescue centre where locals and volunteers...

powered by

Marina : Bolivia

150 of $500 raised. Started raising funds on Nov 13, 2009 Marina has her own home in San Jose, 20 kms from El Torno, Santa Cruz department. She sells grilled pork steaks in the center of town. She lives with her husband and...

powered by
1 2 3 4 5 next »