Power’s “Whispering in the Giant’s Ear,” reviewed

Whispering in the Giant’s Ear: A Frontline Chronicle from Bolivia’s War on Globalization by William Powers.  New York and London: Bloomsbury. 2006.  305 pp.
This book, written by a U.S. international aid worker, is a well-written, honest, warts-and-all look at Koel Kempff and other Bolivian national parks in a context of growing indigenous political power and [...]

More coverage, more of the same?

Is it just my impression, or has there been an increase in English-language coverage on Bolivia over the past 6 months? Not only was there the long piece in the New York Times’ Travel Supplement in the Fall (post is below), but there was a recent front-page article on Bolivia’s lithium [...]

What rural Bolivians could teach the writers of Battlestar Galactica

Here’s a more light-hearted post, since I know some of you are fellow Battlestar Galactica fans. (No, there’s no spoilers below — although there are spoilers in the comments.) I know this is somewhat off topic, my apologies.
I’ve been catching up on Battlestar Galactica via DVD. It should go without saying that [...]

Tourists or not, Lake Titicaca already is a wonder

Following on the media success of the New Seven Wonders internet election (in which Machu Picchu was selected as one of the seven), the same group is now opening nominations for the New Seven Natural Wonders. The Binational Autonomous Authority of Lake Titicaca (ATL) is promoting the nomination of Lake Titicaca, partly in the [...]

Earthquake near Pisco, Peru

Everyone has no doubt heard of the terrible earthquake and resulting human suffering near Pisco and Ica, Peru. If you are in a position to, please consider donating to agencies assisting the survivors, including:
UNICEF
American Red Cross
Catholic Relief Services