“In recent months, the proposal of the Bolivian government to build two mega-dams on the Beni River has taken a lot of momentum, with processed environmental files and an Italian company hired for the final design study. It is clear in the official speech that, given the low prices of hydrocarbons, and minerals in general, the Government seeks to replace these revenues with the sale of electricity to neighboring countries. This was explained by President Morales who also indicated that the dams, after about 6 years of operations to recover the investment, would be "purely for profit.” This energy development project for export is considered as an idea not only compatible with a process of change based on the concept of Buen Vivir (Good Living), but now would be essential for it. In other words, there is no talk of alternatives or questions to the project.” You can access the rest of this Spanish-language blog here.