The cynicism of Evo Morales’s reelection bid in Bolivia

Francisco Toro for The Washington Post: President Evo Morales of Bolivia is preparing to run for an unprecedented fourth term. (David Mercado/Reuters) Not much remains of the pink wave — the tide of left-wing governments that swept Latin America at the turn of the century. One way or another, country after country has turned back…

Bolivian Thoughts is growing steadily because of ALL of YOU, thanks!

This is our reach: This is from our Facebook page, for the last month: And this is where the world can reach us, through Wikipedia – Bolivia: ALL of the above numbers could have not been possible without you, my dear readers, you that are interested in Bolivia. Thank you SO much!

In Bolivia: why Burger King and NOT McDonald’s?!

Bolivian Thoughts opinion: Why this and not the other? is a question that the following CNBC video fails to answer. The video shows interesting data and some analysis. However it fails greatly by not mentioning why in Bolivia you find: Burger King, Hard Rock Cafe, KFC and even lousy/irresponsible Friday’s in Bolivia. The conclusions reached…

Where is Puerto Busch? the door to expand foreign trade by the Atlantic

El Deber reports: It is in the Germán Busch province and requires a heavy investment to be a real alternative to Chilean ports. Puerto Busch is currently a small pier located in the Foianini Triangle, next to the Paraguay River, in the Germán Busch province. The national government and private entrepreneurs seek to boost their…

Bolivia closed 2018 with high debt and low reserves

Bolivian Thoughts opinion: Let’s not forget that we will have to send gas to Brazil, without, repeat, without receiving money for it … as with the “take or pay” clause under that contract we received payment for gas not delivered yet … so, as you can see, the despicable ochlocracy of evo is leaving our…

Bolivia faces 2019 marked by electoral uncertainty

Gabriela Orozco reports for RFI: Protester walks along with images of members of the Supreme Electoral Court during protest against the empowerment of Evo Morales for a new re-election, on December 31, 2018 in La Paz. Source: Reuters. Bolivia receives the new year in a hasty electoral environment, but also with political uncertainty ahead of…