The Bolivian Silver Frontier: Case Study
The Bolivian Silver Frontier: Case Study
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Unlikely its many frontier counterparts, the Bolivian silver frontier is exceeding unique for its duality in form. Characterized as fundamentally responsible for ushering in a new era where capitalism reigns as king, the frontier also makes an exceptional case study in the expansive commodification of nature that defines the anthropocentric regimen. Prior to the Spanishâs 1545 invasion of Potosi, located in modern day Bolivia, the indigenous tribes of the region primarily practiced an agricultural way of life, similar in character to their 12 and 13th century European counterparts. Geographic location had also blessed the indigenous population of Potosi, though, as they had established a community at the foot of Cerro Ricco, âthe mountain of silver.â A
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Colombia human rights update January 2021
Forced displacement also occurred, with town councillors, journalists and indigenous activists continuing to be targeted.
The opening weeks of 2021 were the most violent start to a year since Colombia’s peace agreement was signed in 2016.
Having registered over 90 massacres and over 300 social activists killed in the previous twelve months, according to national human rights organisations, the first month of the new year saw at least sevent massacres, 17 killings of social activists and five FARC former combatants killed.
Forced displacement also occurred, with town councillors, journalists and indigenous activists continuing to be targeted.
Below is a summary of cases of violence in January 2021.
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Iskratel top of the world with Potosí fibre-optic deployment
GPON broadband network deployed to meet the needs of thousands of residents in the highest city in the world
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Just as western European communications operators struggle to make the case for rolling out gigabit broadband networks to rural parts of technologically advanced countries, the residents of a Bolivian city sitting over 4km above sea level are to receive a fibre broadband connection thanks to the deployment of gigabit passive optical network (GPON) broadband.
Potosí is the world’s highest city at 4,090 metres above sea level, resting at the foot of its Cerro Rico (rich mountain) that rises up to 4,800 metres. The city was once one of the richest in the world, and in 1650 its population exceeded cities such as London, Seville, Madrid, Rome or Paris.