Bolivia: Strengthening of democracy and electoral institutions

Bolivia: Strengthening of democracy and electoral institutions

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Bolivia: Strengthening of democracy and electoral institutions
ReliefWeb (press release), Switzerland - Jun 30, 2005 that these elections are conducted in an inclusive and transparent fashion, which should help to reduce the level of social tension and conflict in Bolivia.

Hidden gem of Bolivia being restored
Charlotte Observer, NC - 9 hours ago SAN JOSE DE CHIQUITOS, Bolivia - In this remote town in eastern Bolivia, an unlikely monument rises majestic above the simple red tile-roofed houses — the

Controversial energy law goes into effect in Bolivia
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - Jun 28, 2005 La Paz, Bolivia - An energy law that set off protests that toppled Bolivia’s last president took effect Tuesday after the new president strengthened state

Despite the calm, reform pressures challenge Bolivia
Globe and Mail, Canada - Jun 28, 2005 LA PAZ — The blockades around Bolivia’s capital have been down for more than a week, and things have returned to relative calm after violent protests

Bolivia can t agree on Congressional election
MercoPress, Uruguay - Jul 1, 2005 A political agreement to call early Congressional elections next December in Bolivia was frustrated in the Lower House because of the iron opposition from

Bolivia: Historic temple worth the trip
CNN - Jun 29, 2005 San Jose de Chiquitos temple in Bolivia is one of 33 “missions” the Jesuits built to protect the Indians. Getting there: American

Bolivia early election accord fails, protests loom
Reuters AlertNet, UK - Jul 1, 2005 LA PAZ, Bolivia, July 1 (Reuters) - Bolivian lawmakers failed to agree on Friday to call general elections this year, sparking threats of protests from

Mercosur supports Bolivia’s entry into regional “energy ring”
Xinhua, China - Jun 27, 2005 Duhalde said it was inconceivable if Bolivia, which has a natural gas reserve of 48.7 billion cubic feet, was absent from the “energy ring.”.

Cultures gather on the Riverfront
The News Journal, DE - 6 hours ago Mary Catherine Reely perched under a tree Saturday on Wilmington’s Riverfront, watching flagbearers, drummers and dancers from Africa, Bolivia, India and other

Bolivia Congress Set to Debate Election Date, Change to Oil Law
Bloomberg - Jun 28, 2005 June 28 (Bloomberg) — Bolivia’s Congress is scheduled today to begin debating a date for early presidential elections in a bid to stave off the kind of

Travel warnings scare more than tourists
Kansas City Star, MO - 9 hours ago Anxious Americans planning a trip to Bolivia the first week of June were probably spending as much time surfing the Web as they were packing their suitcases.

Six Myths About the Benefits of Foreign Investment
CounterPunch, CA - Jul 2, 2005 In Bolivia, the privatization of the gas and petrol industry in the mid 1990’s has led to billions in profits in the 21st century and the loss of hundreds of

Bolivia has no date for elections
Science Daily (press release) - Jul 1, 2005 Bolivia’s left preparing for elections (June 23, 2005) — Bolivian opposition leader Evo Morales is reportedly organizing a new campaign for the presidency.

Bolivia to audit foreign energy firms
Middle East North Africa Financial Network, Middle East - Jun 28, 2005 LA PAZ, Bolivia, June 28 (UPI) — Bolivia will begin auditing foreign oil and gas companies operating in the country and will increase taxes on the operations.

Russia ends WTO talks with Bolivia, Ecuador, Pakistan
RIA Novosti, Russia - Jun 29, 2005 GENEVA, June 29 (RIA Novosti, Yekaterina Andrianova) - Russia has completed bilateral talks on its accession to WTO with Bolivia, Ecuador and Pakistan, a

Bolivia to audit foreign energy firms:-
Webindia123, India - Jun 28, 2005 Bolivia will begin auditing foreign oil and gas companies operating in the country and will increase taxes on the operations. The

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