That colonial history meant Bolivia was seen as ‘a mining country’ — it impacted how its people see themselves and their relationship with the land.’ This took on different aspects.

Informal mining in Bolivia also raises serious questions about labor rights and environmental sustainability. Categories: Politics , Latin America . Tags: Bolivia , Illegal mining .

Cerro Rico in Potosí, Bolivia, is an immensely significant player in the history of silver mining. Founded in 1545 during the Spanish colonial era, it remains one of the world's most renowned and ...

The protesters, who are calling for increased infrastructure development in the Potosi region of southern Bolivia ... force to break up the protests and mining operations resumed earlier this ...

Damian, Carol. 1995. The Virgin of the Andes: Art and Ritual in Colonial Cuzco. Miami Beach: Grassfield Press. Gloria in Excelsis: The Virgin and Angels in Viceregal Painting of Peru and Bolivia. 1986 ...

Meantime the Bolivian government approached Spain suggesting sharing the recovered treasure since it presumes the coins were minted at the Casa de la Moneda Potosi. “Bolivia has informed both ...