Editorial, El Dia: Rodrigo Paz tries to present himself as a sensible, modern politician — educated abroad and backed by a public track record. However, his statement during the presidential debate that “there’s money in Bolivia” completely exposes him. This was no slip of the tongue or miscalculation; it revealed his disconnection from reality and,…
Month: October 2025
Between the Leader and the Caudillo | Entre el líder o el caudillo
By Renzo Abruzzese, Brujula Digital: This Sunday, October 19, in Bolivia, we are not just electing a President; we are facing a dilemma that concerns the political horizon of the next decade. A superficial analysis might conclude that the differences are minor. After all, both sail the familiar waters of capitalism as the only response…
Food basket prices rise by up to 300% | Precio de alimentos de canasta familiar suben hasta en 300%
By El Diario: The prices of basic food basket products have once again skyrocketed in recent days, with increases of up to 300% in some markets and supermarkets, mainly in the cities of the central axis. This disproportionate rise severely affects the purchasing power of Bolivian families and puts their basic right to adequate nutrition…
Parallel dollar fluctuates and pressures for an increase are seen | Dólar paralelo fluctúa y ven presiones para alza
By Raúl Dominguez, El Deber: The shortage of foreign currency is also causing problems with private fuel imports. Photo: Fuad Landívar As the day of the runoff election approaches, there is uncertainty about the measures the new government will adopt. After several weeks remaining around Bs 12, the price of the parallel dollar in Bolivia…
ViajArte, the magazine that connects with Bolivia’s destinations and culture | ViajArte, la revista que conecta con los destinos y la cultura de Bolivia
By Jorge Manuel Soruco, Vision 360: The publication features augmented reality The project was born out of the need to offer tourists—both domestic and foreign—a proper guide to places to visit, food, and accommodations. Using a cell phone, readers can access more information about tourism and destinations.PHOTO: Marina Mamani / Visión 360 It consists of…
From inflation to low growth: Bolivia’s economy before the change of government | De la inflación al bajo crecimiento: así está la economía de Bolivia antes del cambio de Gobierno
By Daniel Salazar, Bloomberg Linea: According to analysts, Bolivia’s next president will face “a three-headed dragon: inflation, dollars, and fuel.” Bloomberg Línea — The new Bolivian government, which will take office on November 8, will have to confront an economy with a high fiscal deficit, growing debt, elevated inflation, and low productive dynamism. The incoming administration…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 