By El Diario, Melvy Ruiz, Eju.tv: The government, out of money, can no longer suppress the rise in product prices Product prices have increased by 7.26% up to October, and the population feels a 50% loss in the purchasing power of the national currency. Bolivia never had low inflation but rather suppressed it through a…
Month: November 2024
Folklore and Devotion – Sacaba, Virgen del Amparo – Folklore y devoción
By Los Tiempos: Folklore and Devotion in the Festivity of the Virgin of Amparo One of the fraternities, yesterday | Courtesy With joy and devotion, the 55 folkloric and indigenous fraternities arrived yesterday at the sanctuary of the Virgin of Amparo in the municipality of Sacaba. The folkloric parade, lasting until late at night, dazzled…
The Ferrari Ghezzi Detective: A Design Icon That Transcends Generations | El detective de Ferrari Ghezzi: un ícono de diseño que transciende generaciones
By Luis Rodríguez C., Opinion: The character of the Ferrari Ghezzi detective has accompanied the cookie brand for generations, becoming an endearing and iconic symbol that transcends mere commercial imagery. Its design, style of dress, and visual representation not only evoke tradition but have also established itself as an instantly recognizable element in popular culture….
Accumulated trade deficit is 429% higher than in 2023 | Déficit comercial acumulado es 429% mayor que en 2023
By El Dia: As of September, Bolivia’s accumulated trade deficit is 429% higher than in 2023 “The accumulated trade balance from January to September 2024 was ‘negative’ (-$329 million USD), 429% larger than during the same period in 2023 (-$62.2 million USD),” stated Luis Fernando Romero, president of the Departmental College of Economists of Tarija….
Liberalism in Bolivia | Liberalismo en Bolivia
By Editorial, El Dia: Can liberalism work in Bolivia? If it works in Argentina, a country that endured over 80 years of staunch statism, it can work anywhere. But it requires speaking clearly, not fearing criticism of capitalism, and telling the truth—an approach that resonated with the electorate in the neighboring country. Bolivia has already…
Cholets are evolving and spreading to other cities in the country | Los cholets se transforman y migran a otras ciudades del país
By Jorge Manuel Soruco Ruiz, Vision 360: Andean architecture is a way to strengthen individuality Whether celebrating heritage or showcasing a passion, the so-called cholets or transformer buildings are rising in more cities across Bolivia and the region. One of the first Transformer cholets in the city of El Alto. PHOTO: Alejandro Palomeque Like the…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 