BOLIVIA WOMEN
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Health
The challenge of talking about menstruation without taboos in Bolivia
By Yolanda Salazar La Paz, Mar 20 (EFE).- Project Yawar, meaning “blood” in Aymara, seeks to eliminate lack of knowledge,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Bolivian Aymara designer opens boutique to products made by inmates
By Gina Baldivieso La Paz, Dec 9 (EFE).- Ponchos, blankets, sweaters, gloves, accessories and a variety of baked goods are…
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Arts & Entertainment
The Bolivian indigenous woman who became an anime enthusiast
By Gina Baldivieso La Paz, Jun 16 (EFE).- During the coronavirus pandemic, Cristina Mamani grew fond of Japanese anime and…
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Politics
Impunity in murder of Bolivian councilwoman part of pervasive problem
By Gina Baldivieso La Paz, Mar 15 (EFE).- Aymara councilwoman Juana Quispe warned that she would be killed six months…
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Business & Economy
Bolivia female-run taxi service addresses need for safe, reliable transport
By Yolanda Salazar El Alto, Bolivia, Sep 30 (EFE).- A group of Bolivian women have responded to public safety concerns…
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Sports
Discrimination and training: women’s challenges in Bolivian politics
By Gabriel Romano La Paz, Sep 6 (EFE).- The political participation of indigenous women is still a pending issue in…
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Bolivian women challenge stereotypes on skateboards in skirts
La Paz, Aug 18 (EFE).- A group of Bolivian girls is breaking stereotypes by skateboarding in traditional indigenous clothes known…
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