Nearing the Large Dump

Protests in Tarija

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October 28th 2022
My second day in Tarija was also the day that protests were happening. This limited our ability to do as much as we normally would. I understand that these protests are common. They had the same protest twice last year and in 2019. The longest one lasting 21 days. It is the only way for the government to listen to the people. Santa Cruz, while not the capital, is where everything comes from for ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Tarija Department » Tarija

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more