By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Minister of Economy: “We are returning to a single, floating exchange rate, accessible to everyone” The currency stabilizes in the market The Minister of Economy states that the dollar remains stable and that in the coming weeks the Central Bank will begin rebuilding its reserves. The Minister of Economy, José…
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MAS’s Industrial Failures | Fracaso industrial del MAS
By El Deber: Five State-Owned Companies Left $1.294 Billion in Damage and Never Industrialized Anything Easba, Quipus, YLB, EBIH, and Yacana were created during 20 years of MAS government to generate surpluses and added value, but they operate at a loss, with high indebtedness and minimal production. They were sustained by loans from the Central…
Measures are to overcome the economic crisis | Medidas son para superar crisis económica
By El Diario: Government warns it will not yield to pressure Lupo: measures are to overcome the economic crisis The Government reaffirmed yesterday that it will not reverse Supreme Decree 5503, which eliminates the fuel subsidy, despite protests and threats of strikes by different sectors. In this regard, the Minister of the Presidency, José Luis…
Fuel Shock and Political Cost | Ajuste de carburantes y costo político
By Eju.tv The adjustment and its political bill: the cost Rodrigo Paz faces after the fuel hike The increase in fuel prices and the easing of diesel controls open a front of social and economic pressure for the government. Analysts warn of inflationary impact and political wear, while the transport sector distances itself and demands…
Fuel Shock and Fragile Adjustment | Shock de combustibles y ajuste frágil
By Maggy Talavera: #analysis by Gonzalo Chávez Álvarez on the measures launched by the government: Fuel prices increase in Bolivia. First reaction. As anticipated, the economy has entered a phase of abrupt correction of relative prices, marked by the withdrawal of one of the historical pillars of the economic model: the generalized subsidy to hydrocarbons….
New price of gasoline, diesel, and other hydrocarbons | Nuevo precio de la gasolina, diésel y otros hidrocarburos
By Álvaro Rosales, Unitel: This will be the new price of gasoline, diesel, and other hydrocarbons announced by the Government Minister Mauricio Medinaceli explained that the new prices will come into effect as of the publication of a supreme decree that was announced by President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday night The Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mauricio…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 