Stereotypes In Bolivia

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"A popular belief in Bolivia is that, however severe the poverty, people don't starve." (Richards 106) Bolivia's famous tradition staples consist of corn, potatoes, and beans. Bolivia is indigenous to many profound varieties of potatoes, of the many varieties only 15 are edible to eat. (Richards 107) Soybeans have become one of Bolivia's most plentiful exports. (Richards 108) Soybeans originate from the major city Santa Cruz, since this product is booming there is a huge stock on soy bean oil. (Richards 108) Since Bolivia is a landlocked country their supply on seafood is little to none. (Richards 110) Bolivia does have plenty of freshwater lakes and rivers, which are very densely populated with fresh water fish. (Richards 110) Coca is a great back bone on wide relations with the US. (Richards 112) "The coca Leaf, as is well-known, is not a narcotic: it has been used for medicinal purposes for millennia." (Richards 112) Bolivia presently struggles with racism and the competition of social classes. (Richards 61) Bolivia and the U.S. have the same erupt with media. The media in Bolivia incenses heartache between the collas and cambas. Most of Bolivia is touched by the indigenous people's religion which is Catholicism. Catholicism was influenced during the Spanish conquest. Bolivia accepts all religions, Bolivia doesn't have an official religion, …show more content…
(Bolivia Bella) Bolivians always are trying to find a way to through a celebration or party. (Bolivia Bella) "Public holidays are days the local or national government recognizes and usually there is no work on these days. And finally, we have many more days that are unique to Bolivia, like National Protected Areas Day." (Bolivia Bella) Bolivia celebrates a lot of the similar holidays that we celebrate in the United States, these holidays consist of Father's Day, Mother's Days, Good Friday, Labour Day, and New

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