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Bolivia

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A glimpse inside a Bolivian Tattoo Studio

In Bolivia, the tattoo is often considered a taboo for young people. Ken Vargas Wakimoto, Miyuki Iihoshi R., And Tineo Sibele Montero are amongst the...

by Fernando Miranda in Bolivia on 27/04/2012

Politics

Disabled protest for increase in living allowance - La Paz

Disabled people are asking the government of Evo Morales to increase their disability living allowance. Their protest was repressed by the police...

by wara vargas lara in Bolivia on 23/02/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Bolivian Carnival in Oruro - Day 1 - 2012

The first day of Carnival 2012 in Bolivia, featuring performers and spectators from across the country and the world.

by Theo Stroomer in Bolivia on 18/02/2012

27/04/2012 - A glimpse inside a Bolivian Tattoo Studio - Bolivia - In Bolivia, the tattoo is often...
23/02/2012 - Disabled protest for increase in living allowance - La Paz - Bolivia - Disabled people are asking the...
18/02/2012 - Bolivian Carnival in Oruro - Day 1 - 2012 - Bolivia - The first day of Carnival 2012 in...
15/02/2012 - Sean Penn speaks with President Evo Molares at the Governors Palace - Bolivia - Sean Penn visits Bolivia to speak to...
15/02/2012 - Sean Penn meets with Bolivian President Evo Morales - Bolivia - Actor Sean Penn arrives in La Paz...
08/02/2012 - Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La Paz - Bolivia - Bolivians continue to hunt endangered...
01/02/2012 - President Evo Morales meets Indigenous groups over TIPNIS Dispute - Bolivia - President Evo Morales met with members...
26/01/2012 - Jesus Vélez Loor on 11th day of hunger strike - La Paz - Bolivia - Jesus Velez Loor is on his 11th day of...
24/01/2012 - Alasitas Fair begins in Bolivia - Bolivia - The Alasitas fair was inaugurated in...
24/01/2012 - Alasitas Feast of Plenty Fair - Bolivia - Bolivia - The feast of the Alasita is a centuries...

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A glimpse inside a Bolivian Tattoo Studio

Arts & Entertainment

A glimpse inside a Bolivian Tattoo Studio

In Bolivia, the tattoo is often considered a taboo for young people. Ken Vargas Wakimoto, Miyuki Iihoshi R., And Tineo Sibele Montero are amongst the forerunners providing a service in ...
by Fernando Miranda, on 27th of April 2012
Spacescapes of the Bolivian Altiplano - Uyuni

Our World

Spacescapes of the Bolivian Altiplano - Uyuni

Otherworldly scenes greet visitors to the Altiplano near Uyuni, Bolivia. Photos taken in 2007.
by Peter Haden, on 31st of October 2007
Disabled protest for increase in living allowance - La Paz

Politics

Disabled protest for increase in living allowance - La ...

Disabled people are asking the government of Evo Morales to increase their disability living allowance. Their protest was repressed by the police while trying to enter the government p...
by wara vargas lara, on 23rd of February 2012
Bolivian Carnival in Oruro - Day 1 - 2012

Arts & Entertainment

Bolivian Carnival in Oruro - Day 1 - 2012

The first day of Carnival 2012 in Bolivia, featuring performers and spectators from across the country and the world.
by Theo Stroomer, on 18th of February 2012
Sean Penn speaks with President Evo Molares at the Governors Palace

Politics

Sean Penn speaks with President Evo Molares at the Gove...

Sean Penn visits Bolivia to speak to President Evo Morales about what he can do to further help the devastated nation of Haiti. La Paz. 15th February 2012
by Natalie Fernandez., on 15th of February 2012
Sean Penn meets with Bolivian President Evo Morales

Politics

Sean Penn meets with Bolivian President Evo Morales

Actor Sean Penn arrives in La Paz Bolivia to meet with President Evo Morales. Penn is asking for assistance in Haiti. La Paz, Bolivia. 15th February 2012
by Fernando Miranda, on 15th of February 2012
Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La Paz

Our World

Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La P...

Bolivians continue to hunt endangered armadillos to create musical instruments, which are for sale at a carnival. Bolivia. 7th February 2012
by wara vargas lara, on 8th of February 2012
President Evo Morales meets Indigenous groups over TIPNIS Dispute

Politics

President Evo Morales meets Indigenous groups over TIPN...

President Evo Morales met with members of the Southern Indigenous Council (CONISUR) who remain in vigil waiting for the outcome of a law that protects the Isiboro Sécure National Park a...
by wara vargas lara, on 1st of February 2012
Jesus Vélez Loor on 11th day of hunger strike - La Paz

Politics

Jesus Vélez Loor on 11th day of hunger strike - La Paz

Jesus Velez Loor is on his 11th day of a hunger strike at the door of the embassy of Panama to bring attention to his alleged torture for supposed immigration law violations. Bolivia. ...
by wara vargas lara, on 26th of January 2012
Bull fighters perform at the improvised Plaza de Toros - La Paz

Our World

Bull fighters perform at the improvised Plaza de Toros ...

Improvised bullring at a fair in the city of El Alto. In this run unlike the Spanish plazas, the bulls are not killed. The bullfighter, Andean, only shows his ability to play with the b...
by wara vargas lara, on 18th of April 2011
Alasitas Fair begins in Bolivia

Society

Alasitas Fair begins in Bolivia

The Alasitas fair was inaugurated in the town of La Paz, with a range of vendors and artisans selling all kinds of objects in miniature form. The fair is held in reverence of the indige...
by Natalie Fernandez., on 24th of January 2012
Alasitas Feast of Plenty Fair - Bolivia

Our World

Alasitas Feast of Plenty Fair - Bolivia

The feast of the Alasita is a centuries-old tradition and represents the feast of plenty, where people ask the god Ekeko for everything they want and need in the year ahead. The fair se...
by Fernando Miranda, on 24th of January 2012
The second year of Plurinational State of Bolivia

Politics

The second year of Plurinational State of Bolivia

Bolivians celebrate the second year of their government headed by President Evo Morales. La Paz, Bolivia. 22nd January 2012
by Fernando Miranda, on 22nd of January 2012
Protest march for TIPNIS National Park

Environment

Protest march for TIPNIS National Park

Thousands of people were mobilized in a march lasting almost two months ending in La Paz, in a protest to protect the TIPNIS indigenous national park from having a road built through it...
by Natalie Fernandez., on 19th of October 2011
Handicapped Vigil in Bolivia

Politics

Handicapped Vigil in Bolivia

Disabled people wait for other marchers to reach the seat of government. La Paz, Bolivia. 4th January 2012
by Fernando Miranda, on 8th of January 2012
El Matador Mamami prepares to fight in Bolivia

Sports

El Matador Mamami prepares to fight in Bolivia

The Matador Jr. is now regarded as one of the best fighters in the country now and has won several national titles in the country and some across South America. La Paz. 15th April 2011
by Fernando Miranda, on 15th of April 2011
Bolivians celebrate All Saints Day - La Paz

Society

Bolivians celebrate All Saints Day - La Paz

People gathered at the General Cemetery of La Paz to honor the dead on All Saints Day. 2nd November 2011
by Natalie Fernandez., on 2nd of November 2011
All Soul's Day commemorated in Bolivia

Society

All Soul's Day commemorated in Bolivia

Thousands of people visited the public cemetery in the city of La Paz to pay their respects and leave offerings of flowers and candles to departed relatives and friends on All Soul'...
by Fernando Miranda, on 2nd of November 2011
Indigenous Indians complete protest march to La Paz

Politics

Indigenous Indians complete protest march to La Paz

Indigenous Indians living in the protected TIPNIS area who are protesting the building of a road through their land have marched for nearly two months and finally reached the capital. B...
by Fernando Miranda, on 19th of October 2011
Indigenous protesters against Amazon road near La Paz

Environment

Indigenous protesters against Amazon road near La Paz

Around one thousand indigenous protesters who have been marching for more than two months against the proposed construction of a highway through the Amazon rainforest, are just one day ...
by Mattia Cabitza, on 18th of October 2011

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