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Catholic Church’s Critical Role in Bolivian Indigenous March
October 26, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
After 65 days since the beginning of the indigenous march and confrontation with the government, President Morales has decided not only the definitive suspension of the construction continue reading »
International Acclaim for Bolivia’s Decision to Prosecute Killing of Government Protesters in 2003
September 4, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The United Nations human rights chief welcomed the decision by Bolivia’s top court to convict several high-level officials for their part in the deaths of over 60 people during anti-government protests in 2003, calling it an important step in the fight against impunity. continue reading »
Bolivian Mennonites Jailed for Serial Rapes Using Sedation
August 27, 2011 | by BBC | Latino Daily News
Seven members of a Protestant sect in Bolivia have been sentenced to 25 years each in prison for raping some 100 women in an agrarian commune, the judge and prosecutors told the press. An eighth man was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for providing a narcotic that the men sprayed to render the women unconscious before raping them in their dormitories, said Judge Luis Enrique Perez. continue reading »
Bolivia’s National Day August 6th!
August 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Bolivia as you celebrate the 186th anniversary of your independence this August 6. continue reading »
One of a Kind: Lucha Libre Bolivian Wrestlers in Traditional Grab (VIDEO)
July 12, 2011 | by Bolivia for 91 Days | Latino Daily News
Where except in Bolivia would you except to see wrestlers, or better said Lucha Libre fighters, in colorful twirling skirts. These ‘cholitas’ as they are known not only beat up their opponent but wreak havoc on the audience. A recent observer noted chairs were thrown at the audience along with spraying them with sticky soda. continue reading »
Bolivia: Calling for The Necessary Distinction between Child labor and Exploitation
June 27, 2011 | by agenzia fides | Latino Daily News
Statistics indicate that over 800,000 children have a full time job in Bolivia, one-fifth of the population in the age group between 5 and 14 years. continue reading »
Bolivia Has Highest Maternal & Infant Mortality Rate in Latin America and Both Are Preventable
May 10, 2011 | by Agenzia Fides | Latino Daily News
Every year 37% of maternal deaths are recorded in health centers in Bolivia. According to data by the organization Visión Mundial, more than 17 000 kids and 600 mothers die annually in the country. continue reading »
UN Drug Fighting Crew Killed in Plane Crash in Bolivia
May 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
All four United Nations staff in Bolivia whose plane disappeared during a flight to monitor coca production northeast of the capital, La Paz, were killed when the aircraft crashed on Thursday, a UN official said today. continue reading »
Bolivia’s President Morales Plans to Expropriate All Mines
April 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Bolivia’s President Evo Morales is set to announce on May 1st that he will be ‘dismantling the privatization model’ thereby expropriating privately owned zinc, silver and tin mines. continue reading »
UN to Help Bolivia Alleviate Poverty with $8 Million in Loans
April 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The United Nations rural development arm has lent Bolivia about $8 million to fund projects to alleviate poverty in two departments, the agency reported today following the signing of a financing agreement with the Government of the South American country. continue reading »
Landslides and Floods Threaten Bolivia Residents ( VIDEO)
March 5, 2011 | by msnbc | Latino Daily News
A major landslide within the Andean city of La Paz was the latest in a series of crises brought about by heavy rain in the nation of Bolivia. continue reading »
25 Lions Flown from Bolivia to Colorado in Animal Rescue (VIDEO)
February 26, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
After Bolivia Bans the use of wild and domesticated animals in circus acts, an animal rights group finds 25 lions a new home in a Colorado Sanctuary. continue reading »
10-Year-old Bolivian Girl rescues Baby in Floodwaters
December 25, 2010 | by Latin American Herald Tribune | Latino Daily News
A 10-year-old Bolivian girl saved a baby as the child was being swept away in floodwaters. More than 60 homes were destroyed as the floods ran through a mining village north of La Paz continue reading »
