By Lourdes Molina, El Deber: Former Minister Ríos Suggests Ending Fuel Subsidies and Reforming Hydrocarbons Law to Solve Supply Crisis Two weeks after all roadblocks from the 53-day conflict were lifted, long lines of vehicles continue at gas stations across Bolivia in search of fuel. Former Hydrocarbons Minister Álvaro Ríos believes the only lasting solution to the…
Jucumari Bear Returns to Parapetí Headwaters | Jucumari reaparece en nacientes del Parapetí
By Brújula Digital: Andean Bear Spotted at the Headwaters of the Parapetí River; “Its Presence Is a Sign of Hope,” Foundation Says The Natura Bolivia Foundation released images captured by a trail camera. An Andean bear (jucumari) cooling off in the river. / Screenshot from Natura Bolivia Foundation video An Andean bear [Jucumari], a species…
Unacceptable Lack of Self-Criticism | Inaceptable ausencia de autocrítica
Editorial, El Diario: After more than fifty days of violent protest marches and brutal road blockades, a period of calm has finally arrived for most of the population affected by such pressure tactics. The city of La Paz has been particularly harmed, as it is frequently a center of social unrest due to its status…
Expert Calls Chile’s Nighttime Border Closure an “Unfriendly Act” | Especialista califica como “acción inamistosa” actitud de Chile por cierre nocturno de la frontera
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…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 