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ETA eyed in Brazil

By Giovanni at 03/10/07 16:08

Spanish intelligence reports, published in Madrid, have said that members of the Basque terrorist group ETA have been conducting financial and propaganda activities in Bolivia with the knowledge of President Evo Morales.

Original source: The Washington Times. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. washtimes. com/ world/ 20070308 -111434 -4216r. htm, anchor: ETA activity in Bolivia eyed]

Bolivian President opposes natural gas cartel

Bolivian President Evo Morales, leader of the Latin American country owning South America's second largest gas reserves, says he strongly opposes the formation of a gas cartel along the lines of OPEC.

Original source: Turkishpress.com. Bolivian leader opposes gas OPEC

Bolivia flaunts Coca exporting treaty

Despite the restrictions imposed by the U.N. International Narcotics Control Board, it says President Morales plan to violate a 1961 international anti-drug agreement signed by both Bolivia and Venezuela, by exporting Coca leaves.

Original source: topix.net. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. sanluisobispo. com/ mld/ sanluisobispo/ 16859544. htm, anchor: Bolivia plans to export coca in face of treaty]

Brazil: not the first choice but a definite option for ex-pats

This beautiful and spacious country deserves respect when it comes to a choice for ex-pats starting a new life abroad. A land full of physical and social contrast, considered poor, and yet, like many third world countries, a great place to live.

Original source: escapeartist.com. Destination Bolivia

Morales supports alliance of natural-gas producing Latin America

Currently visiting Japan, President Evo Morales has publicly supported the proposal first proposed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez which would give rise to an alliance of Latin American natural-gas producing states.

Original source: M&C news. Bolivian president supports Latin American natural gas alliance

The variety of housing construction in Bolivia

In a country where many builders rely on the availability of natural local materials, the appearance of houses can vary tremendously from region to region. Because it is so readily available, mud for bricks, stucco and roofing tile is widely used. So too is natural stone for walls and fences, and reeds for thatching.

Original source: msue.msu.edu. Bolivian housing

US airlifts relief supplies to flood victims

The U.S. Southern Command here has joined hands with the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Navy’s Project Handclasp in airlifting more than $30,000 of emergency relief supplies to victims of recent devastating flooding in eastern Bolivia.

Original source: Allamericanpatriots.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. allamericanpatriots. com/ m -news+article+storyid -20621. html, anchor: US military airlifts in Bolivia]

Pilot Farm Ready to Export Blueberries

In a pilot project a farm of 10 hectares was utilized to grow blueberries. Cimar Rocha, director of the project was pleased and stated that this project could be successfully repeated in other zones. At present the project is working in Tarija, Boliva and due to the lack of supplies in the Northern hemispher from November to March there is a great potential for blueberry export

Original source: Fresh Plaza. Bolivia: blueberries for export

One Million Euros For Flood Victims

The European Commission has decided to send 1 million euro dollars to help people and communited in Bolivia. The most acute situation is in Beni where 130,000 in a population of 430,000 have been affected and more than 14,000 people are displaced.

Original source: Harold Doan and Associates Ltd.. Commission plans €1 million emergency response for flood victims in Bolivia

President And Governor Hampering Aid

With the worst flooding in a quarter century the last thing Bolivia needs is infighting between President Evo Morales and the Amazon region's governor. However this is exactly what is causing the aid effort to be hampered. The waters are beginning to recede but 40 percent of Beni is still under water and needs aid delivered to tranded ranches.

Original source: ReliefWeb. Politics hampers flood aid efforts in Bolivia