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There is renewed talk of completing the Villa Tunari–San Ignacio de Moxos highway through the Isiboro Sécure National Park and Indigenous Territory (TIPNIS), a core environmental controversy of the Evo Morales presidency, but no activity.Permalink On twitter.com
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Independent Beni governor Alejandro Unzueta had previously said a new route is needed, but spoke to the possibility for "ecological construction" without settlements or deforestation under pressure from constituents this month. eldeber.com.bo/pais/resurge-la-presion-para-entrar-al-tipnis-y-terminar-los-70-km-de-via-que-faltan_280607On twitter.com
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In response the Arce government has been very caution. Public works minister Edgar Montaño says a new prior consultation with indigenous communities would be required first. la-razon.com/economia/2022/06/23/vuelve-a-debate-via-por-tipnis-ejecutivo-pide-cumplir-la-ley/Permalink On twitter.com
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This shift is a fundamental reposition of the MAS-IPSP government, which previously argued in 2012 and 2017 that a very flawed consultation process had already approved the highway.Permalink On twitter.com
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Evo Morales, the lead sponsor of the project, argued for its revival during the 2021 regional elections, but the MAS-IPSP lost Beni.Permalink On twitter.com
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Detailed updates are on the Wikipedia page on the project. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_24_(Bolivia) Long series of my blog posts 2010–2017 here: woborders.blog/tag/isiboro-secure-indigenous-territory-and-national-park/Permalink On twitter.com
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