A bolivian woman wins prize for painting in Spain

With a portrait inspired by an old woman potosina who she saw in the Plaza Murillo of the La Paz city, the bolivian artist Rosmery Mamani won second prize in a contest sponsored by the Spanish group painters ASPAS.

"I'm very happy. I think that is a joy to the country and I think that is incredible because the grandmasters participated, especially of Europe, "Mamani said, adding that" it is an honor that an Indian woman and of the people "can compete with prominent artists plastic.

Chile reiterates that they will not give to Bolivia an outlet to the sea

Chilean Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno reiterated the impossibility of giving "a sovereign part" of his country so that Bolivia has an outlet to the Pacific Ocean.

"The opinion of our country is that Chile will not change. There is not provision of Chile and the Government to give a portion to another country, "said Moreno.

"Moreover, there is no example in modern history of a country that will give away another piece of its territory," he said Chilean Foreign Minister.

Jacob Ostreicher gets out of prison Palmasola after 18 months

After 30 hearings, Bolivian Justice determined to Ostreicher, home detention and bail of Bs 100,000 before he can retreat to his home in the city of Santa Cruz, while ventilating the case that subordinates.

After several previous reports, Ostreicher managed to be heard by the authorities, to whom he said them that he had been extorted.

Evo Morales criticized Obama for Hugo Chavez's disease

While Pachacuti campaign or summer solstice is amplified, under one of its slogans: "It's the end of hatred," Bolivian President Evo Morales said the U.S. president, Barack Obama must be praying that Chavez dies , referring to the health problem facing Hugo Chavez.

The statement came this weekend as part of an obfuscated address on the eighth anniversary of the formation of the group of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA), where all exponents are referred to the health of Chavez, waiting for your early recovery after surgery to remove cancer cells that takes place in the city of Havana, Cuba.

U.S. urges justice for Ostreicher

United States through its embassy in Bolivia sought to do justice to the businessman Jacob Ostreicher, and feared for his health.

"We hope that justice will be done soon," said U.S. Charge d'Affaires Larry Memmott, the senior diplomatic authority in Bolivia, as both countries lack ambassadors since 2008.

In suspense freedom Ostreicher

The December 11, 2012 Jacob Ostreicher spent three hours in the hearing of the First Criminal Court of Santa Cruz, only to find that his case was postponed five more days to know the final verdict.

During this hearing, asked Ostreicher defend freedom over alleged links to drug trafficking.

Now, five days before the judge who denied heir freedom, will hear the case again.

Bolivia contact the legal adviser to the Queen of England to study maritime claim against Chile

Commissioned Bolivia, among others, British lawyer Philippe Sands to study the case against Chile by a sovereign access to the Pacific. The expert, founder of a prestigious law firm and legal counsel of the Queen of England, began work three months ago.

President of the Constitutional Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, the ruling Hector Arce, traveled to The Hague to follow, along with other authorities. He took advantage of his stay to hold meetings with lawyers who study maritime causes.

Tri Champion The Strongest Bolivia

The Strongest was crowned Bolivian soccer tri champion after their draw in Potosi. The talent and indomitable spirit of Alexander Chumacero, goals and quality of Pablo Escobar and the strength in goal for Daniel Vaca were aurinegro cast base.

Christopher Smith and Lidia Velasquez pleaded with the Government Minister Carlos Romero

U.S. Congressmen Christopher Smith and Lidia Velasquez pleaded with the Government Minister Carlos Romero, freedom of compatriot Jacob Ostreicher, who is being held for 18 months in jail Palmasola.

"On December 4, according to Bolivian law, Mr. Jacob Ostreicher, should regain their freedom because it took 18 months of detention," said Lidia Velasquez, congressman from New York.

U.S. sends envoy to follow "case Ostreicher"

Congressman Chris Smith GOP was accompanied by the Charge d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia, Larry Memmot, during his visit to Jacob Ostreicher. "We've been on the phone with Mr. Ostreicher, arrested more than 18 months without trial or charge. Our hope is that as humanitarian shows the citizen to return to his wife, his children and grandchildren to the United States," said Smith .

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister begins official visit to Bolivia

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Europe and America, Ali Asghar Khaji, arrives on Wednesday December 5, on an official visit to Bolivia to review bilateral relations between the two countries and discuss issues of regional and international news.

During his stay, Deputy Foreign Minister will meet with the Bolivian authorities, who will review bilateral relations and exchange views on issues of regional and international situation.

Colombian woman accomplice of extortion in the case Ostreicher

A Colombian woman has been detained in the prison of San Roque town of Sucre, for alleged complicity in the case Ostreicher, which were also involved government officials accused of being part of a network of corruption and extortion, as reported prison authorities.

Spokesmen from jail identified the arrested as Claudia Liliana Rodriguez, alleged owner of the assets of U.S. citizen Jacob Ostreicher, which were seized for alleged links to drug trafficking activities.

Arrested Government officials extorted Jacob Ostreicher

Officials of the Ministry of Interior and the Directorate of Seized were arrested in separate operations in three cities, after three months follow up. In the group are lawyers and officials who extorted the American Jacob Ostreicher, who is currently being held in jail Palmasola.

5 important facts Bolivia Census 2012

Bolivians have actively participated in the census this Dec. 21, 2012. The most significant events of this census are:

Bolivia's exports to the United States totaled U.S. $ 1,100 million

Bolivian exports to the U.S. in the third quarter of 2012 reached a record high to exceed 1,100 million, driven mainly by higher exports of minerals and crude oil. It was the third most important destination market for exports in the country, according to the bulletin "figures", published by the Bolivian Foreign Trade Institute.

In September 2012, foreign purchases from the U.S. totaled $ 612 million, putting it in fourth place among the major markets Bolivia suppliers.

Growing flow of European tourists in Bolivia.

Growing flow of European tourists in Bolivia.
Despite the economic crisis that has dragged Europe from 2010 to date, the flow of tourists from the mainland to Bolivia increased 1.8%. However, average daily expenditure of each of these visitors stay in the country fell from $ U.S. 80 to $ U.S. 54.

European tourists who arrive in Bolivia usually come from England (UK), Germany, Switzerland, France and Nordic countries. However, there was a reduction of visitors from Spain in 2012 compared to the previous management.

Potosi is the cradle of wealth and history Bolivian

Potosi has scented history, the richest city in Bolivia and produced large economic resources in minerals for Bolivia, told in their buildings architectural remnants of the colonial times to the present.

The buildings of its cathedrals, churches, convents and mint dating from 1500 forward, when still continued with the Spanish regime. The cathedral of neoclassical style, is the first church more Potosi and is considered one of the most beautiful in America, was built by master Veramendi.

Evo Morales justifies the increase of its assets

After reports of the increase in the assets of President Evo Morales in 300 percent since he took office in 2006.


The repercussions have continued in Bolivia. Bolivian President reiterated that its revenues rose thanks to the gifts that make him social organizations.

Chris Eyre arrives in Bolivia to tell their stories

"I have not a political message with my films. I want to tell stories that happens to Native Americans, "announces Chris Eyre, director of the Cheyenne nation that has three of his films in the Independent Film Series, which begins today Native American.
 

Films each representing a different genus. So, one of the projections, Smoke Signals (Smoke Signals),

Evo suggests to Obama lifting ban on Cuba and extradite to Goni

President Evo Morales suggested that the re-elected U.S. president, Barack Obama, to pay the Latino vote that won him the election.



Evo Morales suggested to President Obama lifted the ban on Cuba and expel offenders who are refugees in USA, including former President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada.

Successful Bolivian soy exports to Brazil

Bolivian soy is exported to Brazil after confirmation of the sale of 300,000 tons of grain to the neighboring country, the Brazilian Ambassador in Bolivia, Marcel Biato, who along with the presidents of Anapo, Demetrio Perez of the Eastern Agricultural Chamber ( CAO), Julio Roda and CEO of Agricultural and Food Sovereignty, Ronald Quispe, provided the information.

Sean Penn visits to American businessman arrested in Bolivia

The american actor Sean Penn visited his compatriot, businessman Jacob Ostreicher, a prisoner in Bolivia, that he is considered unfairly linked to drug trafficking.

Sean Penn visited to Ostreicher in the prison Palmasola, localized in the eastern city of Santa Cruz, the last Wednesday october 31 2012, a day after their meeting in La Paz with President Evo Morales.