By Brújula Digital: Martínez warned that this measure violates the 1904 Treaty and its 1937 supplementary protocol, which guarantee Bolivia free transit “at all times, in all places, and for all types of goods.” Stranded trucks / Unitel Diplomat and international affairs analyst Ricardo Martínez described as “an unfriendly and bad-faith action” the unilateral decision by the…
Three Factors Will Shape the Course of Private Fuel Imports | Tres factores marcan el rumbo de la importación privada de carburantes
By Erika Segales, El Deber: Fuel supply lines continue, mainly in the country’s central axis. / Photo: Ricardo Montero The opening of the fuel market represents a significant change aimed at ending the monopoly and reducing pressure on international reserves, but it requires dollars, efficient logistics, and clear regulations The availability of U.S. dollars, logistics…
Roadblocks and Legal Uncertainty Could Push the Dollar Higher | Bloqueos e inseguridad jurídica pueden elevar precio del dólar
By El Diario: Under the new floating exchange rate system, roadblocks and legal uncertainty are likely to cause the U.S. dollar to appreciate against the boliviano, according to Ramiro Cavero, an economist with Alianza Libre. For that reason, he argues that a climate of social stability is needed to attract capital from foreign investors. Unlike…
Friendship, Aid and Opportunity | Amistad, Ayuda y Oportunidades
Editorial, Pensamientos Bolivianos: Mucho Más Que Política: La Verdadera Historia Entre Bolivia y Estados Unidos Este año Estados Unidos cumple 250 años de independencia y el año pasado Bolivia celebró sus 200 años de vida republicana. La coincidencia histórica invita a reflexionar sobre una relación que muchas veces fue distorsionada por la ideología, pero que en realidad ha sido…
Scrap Into Hope | Chatarra Convertida en Esperanza
By Deisy Ortiz, El Deber: Rimer Zapata Turns Scrap Metal into Mobility Devices for Children with Disabilities Rimer in the workshop he has set up at his workplace. Photo: Ricardo Montero He builds walkers and other mobility devices from recycled materials and gives them free of charge to low-income families. In just ten months, he…
What Happens to Antichresis Agreements After the New Exchange Rate? | ¿Qué pasa con los anticréticos tras el nuevo tipo de cambio?
By Milton Condori, Vision 360: Experts Respond Economist Fernando Romero says the party most affected will be the property owner, who will have to make a “greater financial effort.” Attorney Jorge España stated that if there is any intention to modify existing contracts, consensus between the parties must prevail, since noncompliance could lead to legal…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 