By El Diario: Business Leaders Demand Immediate Government Action Over Road Blockades The Confederation of Private Entrepreneurs of Bolivia (CEPB) expressed concern over the continuing road blockades in various departments across the country and warned that the measure is deepening the deterioration of the national economy, affecting fundamental rights, and putting social stability at risk. In a…
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Bolivia: Economic Toll Mounts | Crece el Costo Económico
By ANF, Eju.tv: Businesses Warn of Company Closures and Job Losses After 32 Days of Protests and Road Blockades The manager of the Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade (IBCE), Gary Rodríguez, warned that Bolivia’s image has been damaged internationally, which could lead to a decline in investment. After 32 days of protests and road blockades,…
“Let Us Work!” “The COB does not represent me; it does not feed me” | “¡Déjennos trabajar!” “A mí no me representa la COB, no me da de comer”
By Eju.tv: “Let Us Work!”: The Plea of Women Gathered Outside the COB Emergency Meeting Venue The group that arrived at the factory union headquarters in Miraflores merely voiced the feelings of many citizens who are struggling to secure food, especially in the La Paz basin and in the city of El Alto. “Let us…
Intense pressure on the productive sector | Alta presión sobre el aparato productivo
By Correo del Sur: Business leaders warn of a scenario of intense pressure on the productive sector Roadblocks Hit the Country Hard The scale of the damage caused by the roadblocks that have been carried out across the country for the past 29 days is becoming immeasurable. This Thursday, the industrial sector quantified the losses…
From Banknotes to Cellphones: Digital Payments Redraw Bolivia’s Economy | Del billete al celular: pagos digitales redibujan la economía boliviana
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…
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…
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