By Oscar Antezana: President Paz recently stated that one of the main factors behind the persistent fuel shortage is the “endemic illness” within YPFB’s structure. Mr. President, you knew about the situation, and if it is still an endemic problem, it is because you allow it, because YPFB, like the entire state apparatus, is full…
Samuel Breaks with Government; Paz Set to Reshuffle Cabinet | Samuel se aleja del Gobierno y Paz ajustará su gabinete
By Yolanda Mamani, El Deber: Lupo’s future remains uncertain as president says split will not affect legislative support Businessman and National Unity (UN) leader Samuel Doria Medina formally ended his alliance with President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday, bringing to a close an eight-month partnership that had included legislative backing, advisory support and the appointment of allies to positions within…
130 Runners Take on Illimani Saturday | 130 Corredores Desafían el Illimani este Sábado
By Boliviaski.com: Skyrace Illimani to Be Held This Saturday with More Than 130 Athletes The event will feature national and international competitors and will take place on the slopes of La Paz’s iconic Illimani mountain. The 2026 National Skyrunning Championship will continue this Saturday with its third stage: Skyrace Illimani, which will be held in…
The Job Offer That Led to War | La oferta de empleo que llevó a la guerra
By Andrés Gómez, Facebook: The War Begins with a Job Offer Economic desperation is turning young Bolivians into targets of alleged recruitment networks for the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. They did not begin by looking for a war; they began by looking for a job. Some answered a WhatsApp message. Others heard the offer…
Dollar at Bs 11 Sparks Alarm | Dólar en Bs 11 enciende alarmas
By Carlos Corz, Vision 360: Doria Medina Calls on Government to Curb Dollar Surge and Prevent It from “Disrupting” the Economy The exchange rate of the U.S. dollar has been rising steadily since the introduction of the “flexible” exchange-rate policy. A currency exchange office in the city of La Paz. File photo The sustained increase…
The Flexible Dollar Reaches Bs 11 and Puts Pressure on the Productive Sector | El dólar flexible llega a Bs 11 y presiona al aparato productivo
By El Deber: The government is hoping for a prompt injection of liquidity to slow the rise of the dollar. Photo: Ricardo Montero The official flexible dollar has reached Bs 11 and is no longer merely a financial indicator; it has become a problem for businesses and consumers The official exchange rate of the dollar…
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