By El Deber: Minister of Economy Proposes “National Agreement” for the Economy Minister of Economy José Gabriel Espinoza Minister Espinoza believes that the public sector is facing a widespread liquidity crisis. The country has lost technical human capital, eroded regulatory institutions, and allowed strategic projects to age without generating replacements. “Bolivia needs a basic economic…
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An Absurd Fight Two Weeks In | Una pelea absurda a dos semanas de gobierno
By Editorial, Bolivian Thoughts: The Legacy of Disorder: A Bloated State, Internal Fractures, and a Country on the Brink of Collapse The country has awakened to the institutional hangover left by nearly two decades of MAS rule. And what we are seeing in these first days of the new administration is not exactly a ray…
Loyal to the Very End | Lealtad hasta el final
By Unitel: A 77-year-old woman went out for a walk with her dog and was found dead days later; the pet never left her side The body was taken to the judicial morgue. Police say the woman showed no signs of violence. [Reference photo] / Police are investigating the woman’s death The Special Force to…
The Cavalry of Santa Cruz at the Battle of El Pari | La caballería cruceña en la batalla de El Pari
By Manfredo Kempff, El Diario: Several cannon shots fell near the patriot troops on November 21, 1816, at El Pari, thundering and sending up clouds of sand. There were bucks and neighs from horses trying to spook, and some attempted to break free from the hands of their riders, who had to punish them. Then…
Bolivia is Dying on Us Again: How to Export (II) | Bolivia se nos vuelve a morir: cómo exportar (II)
By Oscar Antezana, El Día: The previous article clearly set out the need — the “why” — to urgently increase exports. Let us now look at some elements of the “how.” “An export-led growth strategy must be designed and executed considering that it is companies that have to respond to economic policies and/or market signals” (The Magic of…
Clash Between Paz and Lara Over a Ministry, Quotas, and Power | Paz y Lara chocan por un ministerio, cuotas y poder
By Yolanda Mamani, El Deber: Rodrigo Paz and Edmand Lara. Photos: APG and Vice-Presidency The head of state reveals that the Justice Ministry was a power quota requested by Vice President Edmand Lara, for whom he backed away from his promise to eliminate that ministry. Lara protests on TikTok over changes in the Executive Branch….
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