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…
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Rent or Anticrético? Bolivianos or Dollars? | ¿Alquilar o dar en anticrético? ¿bolivianos o dólares?
By Ligia Portillo, Red Uno: Rent or Give Under Anticrético? Bolivianos or Dollars? These Are the Legal and Financial Keys The key is knowing the documentation, the legal formality, and defining the currency of payment—whether bolivianos or dollars—to protect both the owner and the tenant. Photo: Screenshot In a country where housing is a right protected…
The shift in the economic model begins to benefit the country | Cambio de modelo económico comienza a favorecer al país
By El Diario: The change of government and economic model after nearly 20 years has improved Bolivia’s economic indicators, according to analyst and former president of the Tarija College of Economists, Fernando Romero. The new government of Rodrigo Paz Pereira has sent positive, concrete signals of a pragmatic State willing to work with the private…
End of the Fixed Dollar and the Shock Ahead | Fin del Dólar Fijo y el Shock que Viene
By Raul Domínguez, El Deber: Fixed exchange rate reached 14 years; its reduction is announced but an ‘inevitable shock’ is foreseen The U.S. dollar brushed Bs 20 this past May. There is expectation about the Government’s measures | Ricardo Montero Some sectors view with relief the announcement of the end of the fixed exchange rate…
Llama Meat Heads to the U.S. | Carne de llama rumbo a EE.UU.
By El Diario: Llama meat in process to reach the U.S. market The president of the Bolivian Association of Camelid Producers, Wilfredo Chambi, reported that the protocols for the export of charque (dehydrated meat) from llama to the United States market have been sent. “A week ago, the protocols we must comply with for export to the…
Hope with Demands | Esperanza con exigencias
By El Diario: According to Ipsos Ciesmori Poll Report Government Radiates Hope, but People Demand Jobs and Economic Improvement The beginning of President Rodrigo Paz Pereira’s administration is marked by notable—though not yet consolidated—optimism. According to Ipsos Ciesmori’s special report Expectations for the New Government, 51% of respondents described themselves as “very optimistic” about the country’s…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 