From Los Tiempos: Minister of British State for Latin America, Jeremy Browne, who said that Bolivia has the great weakness of not being able to attract foreign investment and that many British companies would not be interested in doing business in the country by the background of expropriation. … According to a note published by…
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Bolivia’s sad and deplorable presidential duality…
Current Bolivian president stepped in office with a higher percentage of votes and most of the citizens voted for him, unfortunately over the last six years and two terms of his presidency, he managed to have all Bolivians fight among each other. Unlike Mandela he promoted racist and class segregation… and he intends to run…
Bolivian undeniable truths through the humor lenses
I will share with you some cartoons that appeared in our Bolivian newspapers as they reflect our daily ordeal: This is from El Diario, February 10, 2012. It shows the education minister presenting the “new ancient syllabus” and the teachers saying “how retrograde!!” Current government persists on pushing us backwards in time. Just an example:…
Moody’s reviews Bolivian private bank’s risk ratings
El Deber reports on Moody’s rating for Bolivian banks: The Moody’s agency brought in review risk premiums awarded to six entities operating in the country: Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz, Banco Solidario, Banco de Crédito de Bolivia, Banco Bisa, Banco Nacional de Bolivia and Banco Los Andes Procredit, in addition to the Bisa Leasing group. This, according to…
A Bolivian government’s evaluation, March 2012
Carlos Cordero writes for El Deber, an assessment of current government’s performance and expectations: Expanded Cabinet The country receives skeptically the presidential ads that argue to make adjustments in the economy and the role of the State to fight against public insecurity. After two Government terms, the Government has few successes of which to pride…
Bolivia should follow Brazil’s & Argentina’s economic policies
Humberto Vacaflor wrote the following article, a warning on our governmental’s economic policies: Nearby noises Argentina finds it difficult to pay with dollars for liquefied natural gas (LNG) they purchase from overseas and the Government of Mrs. Cristina Fernandez is implementing monetary restrictions to prevent the way out of $. [American dollars] Brazil, on the…
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