Bolivia: Controversy caused by road expansion in Chiquitano dry forests
Channel: Diálogo Chino
Date: 2022-01-12

In Bolivia, a dirt road is being turned into a high-traffic highway.

The road runs through the Chiquitano dry forests, one of the most unique ecosystems in the world.

While for some community members, the new road is a sign of hope and progress, others are concerned about the social and environmental impacts it will bring.

Learn more about the controversy the road has caused on Diálogo Chino.

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Video: Ernst Udo Drawert/Diálogo Chino
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