By Carlos Toranzo, Brujula Digital: Racism has been one of the political customs that has run throughout the entirety of Bolivian history, joining the centuries-old discrimination of indigenous and popular sectors by oligarchies or aristocracies. If more than a century ago aristocracies discriminated against Indians, in the 21st century urban popular sectors and popular mestizos…
Dollar reality overtakes policy | La realidad del dólar supera la política
By Erika Segales, El Deber: The official dollar loses weight after 14 years, and the reference rate dominates the real economy Home purchases, payments abroad, and even digital services are now calculated using the “reference” exchange rate. This is compounded by a recent decision by the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) that loosens the market…
What changes for your wallet? Bolivia eliminates the Financial Transactions Tax | ¿Qué cambia para tu bolsillo? Eliminan el impuesto a transacciones financieras en Bolivia
By Red Uno: President Rodrigo Paz enacted Law 1717, which eliminates the Financial Transactions Tax (ITF), a levy that had taxed multiple banking operations since 2006. Photo: Dollar and euro banknotes (El Cronista) President Rodrigo Paz enacted Law 1717, which eliminates the Financial Transactions Tax (ITF), a levy that had taxed multiple banking operations since…
From “Children’s Day” to “Girl and Boy Day” | De “Día del Niño” a “Día de la Niña y del Niño”
By Silvana Cuéllar, Red Uno: Day of the Girl and the Boy in Bolivia: origin and why it is celebrated every April 12 The date was established by decree in 1955 and later ratified by law to highlight the rights of girls and boys in the country. Mini Gran Poder parade, where children danced traditional…
Inflation Retreating, Economy Withdrawing | Inflación en retroceso, economía en retirada
By Gonzalo Chávez, Brujula Digital: At first glance, the data looks like a small statistical marvel, almost a sleight of hand worthy of a magic show: in February, monthly inflation was -0.62%, and in March it was -0.34%. Two consecutive months with the consumer price index (CPI) falling, no less, after a heavy blow to…
Women Leading Bolivia’s Future | Mujeres liderando el futuro de Bolivia
By El Deber: María Elena Urquidi: “Bolivia needs more women participating in civic life and coordinating efforts among regions” Bolivia’s First Lady, María Elena Urquidi / Photo: Fuad Landívar The country’s First Lady took part in a meeting with the women of the provincial civic committees of Santa Cruz Bolivia’s First Lady, María Elena Urquidi,…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 