Articles
Under Construction - Democratisation in Bolivia
14 March, 2013, Frans Robyns
With it’s latest Constitution, Bolivia has laid the foundations for a new era in its history. While civil society has undergone important transformations, democracy is still being developed. Photo by Amaru Villanueva Rance Democracy is a recent development in Bolivia. It isn’t really possible to classify Bolivia as anything approaching ...
Tourism and Sustainable Development: Bolivia Looks to the Future
14 March, 2013, Hayden Aldredge
Tourism in Bolivia has skyrocketed over the past ten years. Emerging trends are communitarian, eco-friendly and have a marked development agenda. Photo by Michael Dunn C. From the majestic snow-covered peaks of the Cordillera Real to the dense jungles of the Amazon Basin, Bolivia possesses rich natural beauty. The Salar ...
The White Gold - Lithium
14 March, 2013, Caroline Risacher
The need for alternative energy sources is increasingly becoming a worldwide priority. Oil and natural gas, on which we have become so reliant, are not sustainable sources. Efforts to change our ways, however, seem to be moving slowly, and have stagnated due to political interests that continue to benefit the ...
Out of the Closet, Into the Fire?
14 March, 2013, Felicia Lloyd
Changes in Bolivian Laws signal some progress towards recognising sexual freedoms, though for gay rights to improve in practice, society must follow suit. Can culture hold the key for change? Photo by K-OS GALÁN A good starting point to understand the historical development of gay rights in Bolivia, is an examination ...
Rainbow Nation?
14 March, 2013, Carlos (Kaamil) Shah
Bolivia is now officially Plurinational, has South America’s first indigenous President, and is developing in unexpected ways. But with a racial past as murky as Bolivia’s, can the country overcome its differences to become a true rainbow nation? Photo by Pablo Paniagua ‘The issue of race is not black and ...
Artful Rebellion
14 March, 2013, Connor Larson
Connor Larson explores how art is helping El Alto’s youths find personal growth. A volunteer, an MC, and the Minister of Cultures Pablo Groux help her understand how their cultural expressions can also help society develop. El Alto is a city of contrasts. The seeming lack of consistency in the ...
Glossary
05 March, 2013, Bolivian Express
In this section you will find English translations to some of the Spanish, Aymara and Quechua terms used in our articles. Feel free to contribute to this page with your own definitions in the comments section. Aguas vertientes: Spring Waters Ajayu: Soul, Spirits Altéños: Citizens of El Alto Altiplano: The ...
Where is the Love?
15 February, 2013, Hayden Aldredge
Hayden Aldredge's guide on where to date in La Paz Last week, I got a girl’s number. I waited three days (the requisite amount of time, at least where I’m from) before texting her, asking if she would like to get together. The word ‘date’ was never explicitly mentioned, but ...
Virtual Love in the Altiplano
15 February, 2013, Hayden Aldredge
It is 2013, and according to the New York Times over 80% of single Americans have tried online dating. Hayden Aldredge joined six websites, some more popular than others, to see if this craze has caught on in Bolivia. The results are not exactly promising for all those digitally minded ...
Charmed
15 February, 2013, Hayden Aldredge
In his quest to find love in La Paz, Hayden Aldredge discovers how love charms, amulets, and the occasional spell are just a part of the normal search for passion in Bolivia. Photo by Alejandro Loayza Alasitas Alasitas, the miniature craft fair celebrated every January, is really much more than ...