By Ronald MacLean-Abaroa, Brujula Digital: If we’re not yet a “failed state,” we’re headed there—and fast. Today, Bolivia likely has the weakest government in its history since the Revolution of 1952. Possibly comparable to the UDP in the early ’80s and more similar to the misrule of Juan José Torres and the “People’s Assembly.” But…
Month: September 2024
The disgusting double standards of the MAS | La repugnante doble moral masista
ANF, Eju.tv: Police allow civilians to carry shields in defense of Arce, two years ago they arrested 8 “shield bearers” In addition, many of the young people were wearing helmets or caps, balaclavas or face masks, goggles, and gloves, occupying the street from end to end. Meanwhile, the police retreated toward the walls. The “shield-bearers”…
Without beating around the bush, never MAS again! | Sin vueltas, ¡nunca más el MAS!
By Gisela Derpic, Brujula Digital: It’s disheartening to go through the media and social networks for those who are interested in what’s happening and gather information to understand where they stand. To comprehend their world. Within it, their country. Ours. The one that will celebrate its 200th year of foundation in 2025 in a calamitous…
With declining reserves, experts warn that Bolivia will need to import gas to generate electricity | Ante caída de reservas, alertan que Bolivia tendrá que importar gas para generar electricidad
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: Bolivian Electricity Chamber According to the Bolivian Electricity Chamber (CBE), this impact can be mitigated if the shift in the energy matrix towards electricity generation based on water, solar, wind, and hydrogen is emphasized. The Altiplano region has high potential for solar energy due to its strong radiation. The…
Rising food prices and wildfires burden the country | Encarecimiento de alimentos e incendios agobian al país
El Diario: While MAS tensions escalate The ruling party is prioritizing the internal conflict within the Movement for Socialism (MAS), while the cost of basic food products continues to rise, causing concern among merchants and consumers. Meanwhile, in Santa Cruz, three major fires threaten to merge in Monte Verde. In La Paz markets, according to…
They project a 9% inflation rate in the country by December | Proyectan en 9% inflación en el país hasta diciembre
El Diario: Alert from Economists Food inflation as of August is close to 7%, but it had already reached 6% in the first half of the year, and the situation could worsen due to the climate of conflict. National authorities have indicated that marches and blockades will impact the prices of agricultural products. The International…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 