By Juan Carlos Salinas, El Deber: The country processes 28 QR payments per second and the use of physical cash continues to steadily decline. From markets to taxis, payment habits are changing rapidly. Financial interoperability is key. The scene repeats itself thousands of times a day in Bolivia; only the protagonist changes. It could be…
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Sorghum Is the Main Crop of the Winter Season | Sorgo es el principal cultivo de la campaña de invierno
By Patricia Canido, El Mundo: The general manager of the Association of Oilseed and Wheat Producers (Anapo), Jaime Hernández, reported that sorghum has consolidated itself as the main product of the winter agricultural season in Santa Cruz, with a preliminary projection of more than 500,000 hectares planted. Initial data show sustained growth in the area planted…
Bolivia: Key points on tax relief and “tax forgiveness” | Claves para el alivio y «perdonazo tributario»
By Bolivia News, Eju.tv: Bolivia’s tax relief and “tax forgiveness” plan takes effect: Here are the key points President Rodrigo Paz announced on Wednesday the enactment of the measure and highlighted the benefits that will mainly reach small merchants, transport workers, and self-employed workers. Bolivian information The Tax Relief Law has been in force since…
Chicken Shortage Looms | Se avecina escasez de pollo
By Bolivia Tv, Eju.Tv: Impact of road blockades will be felt until July with reduced chicken meat supply, poultry farmers warn Cochabamba “received around 500,000 fewer baby chicks, when the department normally receives approximately 1.3 million baby chicks per week,” revealed the vice president of the Cochabamba Poultry Farmers Association (ADA), Iván Carreón. The road…
Due to the conflicts, the US Embassy temporarily closes its consular services in La Paz | Por los conflictos, la Embajada de EEUU cierra temporalmente sus servicios consulares en La Paz
By Unitel, El Dia: The embassy warned that ongoing road blockades and protests are taking place in Bolivia, disrupting transportation and other essential services. The suspension applies to May 27 and 28. The US Embassy in Bolivia. Photo: Social media The United States Embassy in Bolivia suspended routine consular services in La Paz for Wednesday,…
The Altiplano Jihad | La Jihad altiplánica
By Diego Ayo, Brujula Digital: Hearing a peasant announce that “we are going to carpet the La Paz-Oruro highway with corpses” is dramatic. It is even worse when a pair of lawmakers openly devote themselves to issuing threats without the slightest shame. Nilton Condori states that “if we are going to change the Political Constitution…
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