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…
Day: April 12, 2026
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…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 