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Dolphins vs Anaconda? Playful Amazon moment stuns scientists and redefining the understanding of wildlife behaviour
In August 2021, researchers in Bolivia witnessed a stunning and unexpected interaction between Amazon river dolphins (botos) and a massive Beni anaconda in the wild. This extraordinary event, documented near the Tijamuchi River, reveals surprising...

India sends 300,000 Measles and Rubella vaccine doses to Bolivia amid outbreak
New Delhi: India on Thursday dispatched a consignment of 300,000 doses of Measles and Rubella vaccines, along with medical supplies, to Bolivia to help the country deal with a growing outbreak of the disease. "India dispatched a consignment of...

Bolivian Students Forge Lithium Dreams into a Home‑Built Electric Car
On a high plateau where gasoline is scarce and lithium is abundant, a team of Bolivian engineering students has built a fully electric car using a homegrown battery. It’s more than a prototype—it’s a quiet rebellion against dependence and delay....

Where to watch Bolivia vs. Brazil today: Copa America Femenina free stream
The Brazil women’s international soccer team continues its title defense, on the way to a fifth consecutive Copa America Femenina win, when they clash with Bolivia on Wednesday, July 16 (7/16/2025) at 5 p.m. ET. How to watch: Fans in the USA can...
Digging Deeper: Why Constitutional Recognition of Nature’s Rights is Key to Solving Ghana’s Environmental Crisis
This perspective paper draws upon the constitutional provisions concerning the rights of nature in Ecuador and Bolivia to offer nuanced recommendations for integrating the rights of nature into Ghana’s environmental governance legal framework. It...

Yiddish California cultural center plans move to La Paz, Mexico
Courtesy of Fideicomiso de Turismo de La Paz By Jennifer A. Stern July 10, 2025 In early August, the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) plans to move its arts and cultural center Yiddishland California — formerly...

Yiddish World Yiddish California cultural center plans move to La Paz, Mexico By Jennifer A. Stern 4 min read
default Courtesy of Fideicomiso de Turismo de La Paz By Jennifer A. Stern July 10, 2025 In early August, the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) plans to move its arts and cultural center Yiddishland California —...

Closure of Balaena Costa Apartments in La Paz upholds coastal environmental law
Profepa ordered the final closure of the Balaena Costa Apartments project on July 9 after developers failed to secure an environmental impact authorization, reinforcing protections for the Ensenada de la Paz and El Mogote wetlands in Baja...

Native American teens kayak Klamath River to celebrate removal of dams, return of salmon
KLAMATH, Calif. — As bright-colored kayaks push through a thick wall of fog, voices and the beats of drums build as kayakers approach a crowd that has formed on the beach. Applause erupts as the boats land on the sandy spit that partially...

Tucson Speaks Out: July 19
Doves fly during a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, marking the 79th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing. (2024 file photo) Yu Nakajima, Kyodo News Re: ‘Remembering Hiroshima’ I agree with John Warnock...

Bolivian Congress Dramatic Clash | Lawmakers Conflict Over Russian Lithium Contract
Bolivian lawmakers scuffled, hurled papers & even drenched the Energy Minister in water as tensions erupted over a Russian, backed lithium deal. Opposition accuses the government of pushing a $2 billion pact that sidelines community benefits and...

County health officials identify mosquito pools positive for St. Louis encephalitis
EL CENTRO — The Imperial County Public Health Department announced on Friday that multiple local mosquito pools have tested positive for Saint Louis Encephalitis (SLE). The mosquito pools were identified in the vicinity of Orchard Road in...

Bolivian Leader asks nations to stop their dependence on US
(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce called on nations around the world to move away from dependence on the U.S. dollar in international trade, advocating instead for the use of national currencies or alternative payment systems. His remarks were...

Europe advances sustainable soy amid rising environmental pressure
Home » Raw Materials » Europe advances sustainable soy amid rising environmental pressure Back 10 Jul 2025 The new European Soy Monitor 2025 report, prepared by Schuttelaar & Partners and commissioned by organizations such as IDH, FEFAC, and Donau...

Powerless Rights? Structural Limitations of Advisory Opinion OC-32/25 in the Face of the Climate Emergency
Advisory Opinion OC-32/25 issued by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights marks a legal milestone in the evolution of international environmental law, integrating climate change into the corpus iuris of human rights. However—and I regret having...

Endangered Andean cat is imperiled by climate change and its solutions
The Andean cat is an endangered and elusive wildcat species found in the high Andes Mountain regions of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru. The species is exceedingly rare across its entire range and researchers must endure high altitudes, reduced...

Experts discover alarming new wildlife trend sweeping social media platforms: 'It's not a hidden or black market'
Officials said it was a surprise to find the listings so easily online. by Beth NewhartJuly 10, 2025 Smugglers are making bold moves out in the open with illegal sales of jungle cat parts in Mexico. What's happening? Historically, most animal...

Bonn climate talks expose divisions over climate finance and tariffs
Each June, international climate negotiators descend on Bonn in west Germany for a two-week conference at the secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Bonn is a mid-year checkpoint for the UN climate governance...

The power of partnerships: European climate leadership with less America
Summary Global governance arrangements are under pressure from the climate action withdrawal of the Trump administration and, in many countries, from leaders’ fears of a growing domestic “greenlash”. The EU has adjusted its topline messaging in...
UKSOL exports 4,500 PV panels for Bolivia’s largest private solar plant
UKSOL is the top-ranking solar panel supplier in Bolivia, with a 34 percent share of the market. At the heart of the scheme are 4,536 of UKSOL’s 670-watt high efficiency solar modules; spread over 3 hectares and strategically oriented northward at...