A community portal about Bolivia with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Bolivia, officially the Republic of Bolivia, named after Simón Bolívar, is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by...
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A community portal about Bolivia with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Bolivia, officially the Republic of Bolivia, named after Simón Bolívar, is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil on the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina on the south, and Chile and Peru on the west.
So whilst the major European soccer power (minus England, I guess) slug it out for the European championship this summer, South American nations took another step in their long and arduous qualifying campaign for the 2010 World Cup. Up until now, after 4 games, the story had been of Paraguay leading the way with 10 points, and I guess of Brazil still not having started to fire on all cylinders, with only 2 wins from 4 games. Well yesterday’s 5th round of qualifying matches emphasised those... Read Full Story
Whilst Brazil's former coach was getting knocked out of Euro 2008 with Portugal, his former side weren't making much progress back in South America. Brazil played out a dreary 0-0 draw against arch-rivals Argentina in the so-called clásico. A result that now leaves them in 5th place in the South American qualification table for the 2010 World Cup. Of course the Brazilian press were quick to pile the criticism on Brazil's coach Dunga The Brazilian media were in no doubt as to who was... Read Full Story
Biocentro Guembe Hotel Pricing. Bungalow Hotel. Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Contact Hotel Manager Tito Chajtur Directly for Reservations and Accommodations. Read Full Story
The XVI Art Biennial in Santa Cruz - Art Contest - Prizes Bs. 32,400 11 August - 28 November, 2008. Bolivian and foreign artists can participate as Read Full Story
Via Liberation, the rich Bolivian region of Santa Cruz has declared its autonomy after a successful - but illegal - referendum. The “yes” obtained around 82% of the votes with 30 to 40% abstention. This autonomy gives the region expanded powers in political and economic matters, at the expense of the central government. In particular, the new status gives Santa Cruz increased power over administration of land policy and the sale of natural resources, especially natural gas. For the government... Read Full Story
