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Happy birthday, Bolivia

August 6, 2007
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Today is Bolivia’s national holiday (6 de agosto). La Razón has a special supplement on “182 years of union & diversity.” The image on the left is the cover; the issue includes a number of articles. They range from historical reflection on past presidents & the founding of the republic, to nine in-depth essays focusing on the country’s nine departments.

Also, Correo del Sur is back online (it had problems w/ its server host), w/ a number of unique reports—including a sub-site devoted to the capital campaign. More later today ...

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Is that Felipe Quispe in the photo? I doubt it. :-)

Posted by Miguel (MABB) August 6, 2007 1:01 PM

    It does look like him, doesn't it? But, like you, I doubt Quispe would ever allow himself to be seen enjoying himself in the company of k'aras.

    Posted by mcentellas August 6, 2007 3:08 PM

      Is that an Afro-Boliviana in the bottom right corner of the photo?

      Posted by Frank IBC August 6, 2007 4:05 PM

        Actually, I don't think there is an Afro-Boliviano/a in the picture. That woman might be, but many look quite "African." There also doesn't seem to be a "Nissei" Bolivian (of Japanese descent) or other "immigrant" minorities (Mennonites, Arab-Bolivians, other Asian Bolivians).

        It's also clear that the image relies on a "mestizo" conception of Bolivia. Notice that there aren't any Bolivians in "indigenous" costume. There isn't a cholita in the picture; neither is there a chiquitano.

        But the intent, I suppose, is there.

        Posted by mcentellas August 6, 2007 4:11 PM


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