By Bolivian Thoughts: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics and the Hope for a New Direction in Bolivia The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt — three economists who have dedicated their lives to understanding why some societies manage to progress while others remain trapped in…
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The Mafias of Bolivia | Las mafias de Bolivia
By Juan José Toro, Vision 360: The first task of the new government should be to reverse that order and instruct that the law finally be enforced. If this state of affairs continues, we will know that the next rulers have struck a deal with the mafias. Beyond the politicized management of justice, Bolivia has…
Building costs nearly 50% more | Construir cuesta casi 50% más
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: Building a single-family home in Bolivia today costs 46.8% more than in 2023 In the case of residential buildings, the Housing Construction Cost Index (ICC) increased by 51.49%. These figures reflect the persistent impact of rising costs of materials, labor, and services associated with construction. Workers are building a…
Bolivia: Falls Behind Due to Slow Internet | Se queda atrás por internet lento
By Raúl Domínguez, El Deber: Rodrigo Regalsky: “Bolivia is falling behind because of its internet quality” Rodrigo Regalsky, finance expert / Photo: Courtesy The finance and technology expert says the country is losing serious opportunities due to poor internet connectivity. Young tech entrepreneurs are the most affected sector. Bolivia continues to lag in digital matters,…
Mobile Wallets on the Rise: At Least 8 Exist in Bolivia and Transactions Keep Growing | Billeteras móviles en auge: existen al menos 8 en Bolivia y crecen las operaciones
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Apps Make People’s Lives Easier They make transactions easier, prevent users from carrying large sums of cash, and help when they “run out of change.” A foundation points out that this business keeps growing. A reference image of mobile wallet use for purchases. PHOTO: Social media It’s time to pay….
Land Grabs in the East Are Endorsed by “Masismo” | Avasallamientos en el oriente son avalados por el “masismo”
By El Diario: According to parliamentarians Following recent violent incidents that even led to the detention of authorities as a result of the illegal seizure of land in the department of Santa Cruz, members of the Creemos political group condemned these actions, denouncing that land grabs in the eastern region of the country have been endorsed by…
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