03 de enero de 2015, 02:00La Paz, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) A few days are left for the most risky sport event in the world and Bolivians are already living it minute by minute, because they are the hosts of the 2015 Dakar Rally, for the 2nd time.
Messages published on the radio, television and public spaces in Bolivia are announcing the celebration of the race that will tour several places in Bolivia.
The government invested more than 5 million dollars for the organization, promotion and the logistics of the race, which will cover 9,000 kilometers on the national territories of Bolivia, Argentina and Chile.
Three million of that amount was paid to the Amaury Sport Organization excess of the ceiling and the number financed advertising, setting up camps, hotel infrastructure and other services that use the spectators and runners.
Bolivia awaits the arrival of at least half a million foreign and domestic visitors, whose spending on accommodation, food and fuel gains would leave almost 87 billion dollars.
The country will be represented by nine drivers already in Argentina with their respective backpackers to complete preparations and undertaking relevant reviews of the vehicles before the start.
For the motorcycle will be Juan Carlos 'Chavo' Salvatierra and Fabricio Fuentes in the ATV shall Walter Nosiglia and Sergio Mita, while in cars Bulacia competent Tiran Marco, Luis Fernando Barbery, Ernesto Eterovic, Fortunato Rolando Maldonado and Careaga.
The Government has declared January 12 on holiday for the population to enjoy the show and the state Bolivian Tourism Company sold more than 60 percent of a package trip to Dakar areas, including transportation, lodging, meals and visits to important sites
Five thousand police officers and soldiers will be in the areas for spectators on January 6, to guarantee the security of the event.
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