By Brújula Digital: Columnists Enrique Velazco and Gonzalo Colque criticized the IMF for applauding the MAS model for years and only now warning of its collapse. They accused the organization of ignoring structural weaknesses and issuing late alerts, now that the severity of Bolivia’s economic crisis is evident. Development experts Enrique Velazco and Gonzalo Colque…
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Arami, a refined dialogue with the jungle | Arami, un refinado diálogo con la selva
By Marcela Araúz, Visión 360: This space is located in the La Paz neighborhood of Achumani Marsia Taha holds the title of Best Chef in Latin America, according to the Latin America’s 50 Best ranking, and she invited us to explore the menu she offers at Arami, her restaurant inaugurated in January. “Mushroom and lacayote,”…
Street money changers sell the dollar at Bs 16.50 in La Paz | Los librecambistas venden el dólar a Bs 16,50 en La Paz
By Carlos Quisbert, Vision 360: Speculation These individuals refuse to give information and accuse the media and the public of “exaggerating” the issue of the U.S. dollar exchange rate. One of the money changer stalls, on the corner of Sagárnaga Street and San Francisco Square. Photo: Carlos Quisbert. At some money changer stalls and exchange…
Urgent measures proposed to stabilize the economy | Plantean medidas urgentes para estabilizar la economía
By El Diario: They must be short-term and based on a political pact In light of the difficult situation Bolivia is going through, economists are proposing urgent short-term measures and a political pact to stabilize the economy and make it to August; otherwise, the country could fall into a coma and the situation would worsen….
Soccer, cacao, and bees have brought young reforesters together for 10 years | El fútbol, el cacao y las abejas unen a los jóvenes reforestadores desde hace 10 años
By Sumando Voces, Erbol: IN THE AMAZON This story has a lot to do with soccer, cacao, and bees. It all began in 2015, when fires reached massive proportions, leaving devastation and sorrow in the Bolivian Amazon. At that time, soccer was already bringing together the youth of the Medio Monte community, located about 35…
From farm to cup: signature coffee drives the creative economy in Bolivia | De la finca a la taza: el café de autor impulsa la economía creativa en Bolivia
By El Deber: To keep in mind The rise of signature coffee in Bolivia is not a passing trend. It is an expression of identity, sustainability, and sophistication in consumer culture. Since 2018, “4 Llamas” has become a life project born in the Caranavi region (north of La Paz), with a clear vision: to produce…
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