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Traditional Bolivian folk chic clothing in demand

By Giovanni at 03/30/07 10:11

Bolivia's indigenous women are producing clothing that has attained newfound chic and is spurring them on to greater efforts producing their traditional layer skirts and bowler hats.

Original source: Yahoo News. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / news. yahoo. com/ s/ nm/ 20070323/ en_ nm/ bolivia_ fashion_ dc_ 1;_ ylt=As0IuvCu. SMidp1_ Xs. aHYza7KcB, anchor: New pride propels Bolivian folkwear on the catwalkNew pride propels Bolivian folkwear on the catwalk]

Economic Outlook Hit By Flood

Bolivia is the poorest nation in South American and can ill afford a drop in economic growth. However, because of the worst flooding in 25 years, Bolivia cut its forecast for growth by one percentage point.

Original source: Reuters Foundation AlertNet. Flood-hit Bolivia cuts economic growth outlook

Estimated 40 Billiion tonnes of ore in Bolivia

New Delhi is investing $2.1 billion in mineral rich Boliva to set up a 6 million tonne sponge iron plant, 10 million tonne pellet plant and 1.7 million tonne steel plant in the mineral rich Bolivia. It is believed to be the single larges investment made by any country in Bolivia.

Original source: The Indian Express. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. indianexpress. com/ story/ 24625. html, anchor: Jundal to invest $2 bn in Bolivia]