· May, 2007

Stories about Bolivia from May, 2007

Bolivia: A Country Unites Behind FIFA Ban on Stadiums at High Altitudes

  31 May 2007

Stadiums located at 2500 m above sea level are no longer able to host international football matches according to a recent FIFA ban. This move sent the Bolivian government into a full-fledged campaign to overturn this decision, which would jeopardize the Bolivian National Team's chances to qualify for the next World Cup. Bloggers from all across Bolivia and of all political ideologies joined the cause.

Bolivia: Residents of El Alto Fed Up With Bars

  31 May 2007

Residents of the city of El Alto took the streets and forcibly “closed” clandestine bars that were said to contribute to the rising delinquency of the city. Mario Duran, GV author, descended to the area to have a look and presents a slideshow of images that he posted on Noticias...

Americas: Copa America Blog

  23 May 2007

For fans of the “beautiful game”, a new blog site dedicated to the biennual football tournament, the Copa America, will come as a welcome surprise. The Copa America 07 Blog will feature news and stories about the South American national teams and guests, that will participate in this tournament in...

Bolivia: Morales Takes on the Church

  22 May 2007

Miguel Buitrago of MABB wonders why the Catholic Church in Bolivia chose to criticize the Evo Morales administration when previously they had good relations. Martin Gutierrez of Vitrina de Realidad Bolivia posts the text of Cardinal Julio Terrazas’ words of criticism.

Bolivia: Internet Day

  18 May 2007

Hugo Miranda of Angel Caido [ES] lists some handy tips on those wanting to do more with their internet experience in honor of Internet Day. Blogs de Bolivia [ES] links to the Internet Day site created by the Agency for the Development of an Information Society in Bolivia

Bolivia: The Road to a Visa

  18 May 2007

The Bolivian blogger at Where the Dreams Die chronicles the ups and downs of applying for a visa to enter the United States. After assembling all of the necessary paperwork and an initial disappointment due an error at the embassy, he finally has visa in hand and plans to travel...

Bolivia: Miguel and Miguel Finally Meet Up

  15 May 2007

Longtime Bolivian bloggers Miguel Centellas (*Pronto) and Miguel Buitrago (MABB) have been reading and commenting on one another's blogs for close to four years, and on a recent trip by Buitrago the U.S. they finally met. “We’re having a bit of a Bolivian blog convention here in Carlisle. MABB, who’s...

Bolivia: Case of Cristian Urresti Closed

  12 May 2007

The blogger at Morir Antes Que Esclavos Vivir [ES] is bewildered that the case is closed in the investigation of the murder of Cristian Urresti, the 17-year old Cochabamba resident killed in the civil unrest of January 2007. Even though there are supposed amateur video and eyewitnesses of the death,...

Americas: The Prospects of ALBA and Banco Sur

  11 May 2007

At Peru Politico [ES], Mariana Costa breaks down whether the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (or ALBA for its initials in Spanish) and the Banco Sur will be good for the integration of the region. She is hopeful for the prospects of the Banco Sur, which will provide an alternative...

Bolivia: Cocalero Film

  8 May 2007

Sebastian Molina writes in Plan B [ES] that the new documentary Cocalero about President Evo Morales’ rise to the presidency “gives many insights to better understand the character and the process.”

Bolivia: Sidewalk Trouble for Wheelchairs

  8 May 2007

Josh Renaud wonders how people in wheelchairs can navigate the rough sidewalks and high curbsides in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. This is an observation during a visit with a friend during a recent trip to his wife's home country and documents in Amazing Adventures.

Bolivia: Constituent Assembly Update

  7 May 2007

Miguel Centellas, formerly of Ciao!, has started a new blog called Pronto*. In his most recent entry, the political scientist is encouraged by negotiations between the opposition and government party around the autonomy issue, but still stands opposed to a proposal for a runoff election for president. He explains why...

Bolivia: Interview with Filmmaker Jorge Sanjines

  4 May 2007

Javier Rodríguez reprints the entire unedited interview with famed Bolivian filmmaker Jorge Sanjinés in his blog Diseccionando a la Musa Perdida [ES]. Part of the interview was also published in the magazine section of the newspaper Opinión.

Bolivia: Nationalization Falls Short

  2 May 2007

One year ago, Bolivian President Evo Morales announced that the hydrocarbons natural resources would be nationalized. Martin P. Gutierrez of Vitrina de Realidad Boliviana [ES] writes that the events of the announcement was only a show to help with the election of the delegates of the Constitutent Assembly. Up until...