By Valentina H. Rubin de Celis, El Pais: Between Caregiving and the Informal Economy Between 70% and 85% of women work in the informal economy, meaning they lack job stability, health insurance, and retirement contributions. The situation becomes even more difficult when motherhood is added to the equation. Care Work Is Essential, Yet Invisible More…
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CNI: Blockades = Million Losses => Reactivation Plan | Bloqueos = Pérdidas Millonarias => Plan de Reactivación
By César del Castillo, El Deber: CNI estimates losses of $2.5 billion due to blockades and proposes a reactivation plan CNI proposes emergency plan to overcome the crisis caused by blockades The National Chamber of Industries warned that the 42 days of conflict have hit production, employment, and exports. The sector proposes tax relief, credit,…
After 41 days of conflict, how much have road blockades affected the population? | 41 días de conflicto: ¿Cuánto se ha afectado a la población con los bloqueos?
By Lourdes Molina, El Deber: The country has recorded 41 days of unrest and more than a month of road blockades in different departments, led by groups aligned with the Central Obrera Boliviana and the Evo Morales movement. José Gabriel Espinoza, Minister of Economy, reported that the damage caused by the 41 days of conflict…
Inflation Surges on Rising Food Prices | Inflación se dispara por el alza de alimentos
By César del Castillo, El Deber: Inflation The largest increase was recorded in La Paz. The rebound breaks the trend observed since February 2026. After three months of relative calm, inflation accelerated again in May, raising concerns about the Bolivian economy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) posted a positive variation of 2.13%, the highest of…
The United States’ Bet on Bolivia | La apuesta de Estados Unidos por Bolivia
By Rubén Arias, Eju.tv: More Than Diplomacy: In international politics, there are signals that go far beyond diplomatic courtesy. When U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth publicly express their support for Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, these are not routine statements. Rather, they constitute a high-level political message issued…
Business Leaders Demand Action | Empresarios Exigen Acción
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…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 