Brújula Digital: Milenio warns of a decline in the economy and a fiscal deficit above 12% Photo: Social Networks The Milenio Foundation warned of a “risky trend of economic decline” in the country and a “worsening of fiscal, monetary, exchange and financial imbalances.” It considers that the fiscal deficit could be above 12% of GDP…
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Capitalism: A Deeply Just System | Capitalismo: Un Sistema Profundamente Justo
By Antonio Saravia, Brujula Digital: What could be more just than being able to enjoy the fruits of our own labor? What could be more just than the right to earn a living freely according to our own abilities and talents? What could be more just than the assurance that our private property is protected…
Contraband challenges the Rule of Law | Contrabando desafía el Estado de Derecho
Editorial, El Deber: Recent attacks on the offices of the National Customs in Santa Cruz and the National Service of Agricultural Health and Food Safety (Senasag) in Yacuiba by violent mobs of smugglers are raising alarms about the alarming situation Bolivia faces in its fight against this scourge. These events not only represent a serious…
An Incurable Crisis? | ¿Una Crisis Incurable?
Editorial, El Dia: Incurable? Businesspeople can complain all they want, but the Bolivian economic crisis seems incurable. Luis Arce resists applying the recipes or suggestions offered to him and, even more so, refuses to resort to the necessary adjustments to avoid disaster. In 1985, with an annual inflation rate of 20,000%, the situation was radically…
June 27: Indefinite Strike and Blockade | Paro y bloqueo indefinido
El Dia: Heavy Transport Sector Announces Indefinite Strike and Blockade from June 27, Demands Minister Montaño’s Resignation The heavy transport sector has given the Government until June 26 to address their demands, which include resolving the shortage of dollars and ensuring a stable supply of fuel. The national assembly of the heavy transport sector, held…
Remittances surpass foreign direct investment | Remesas superan a la inversión extranjera directa
Por Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: Bolivians send more money from abroad In Bolivia, remittances surpass foreign direct investment Last year, net foreign investment reached $294 million, while remittances in 2023 totaled $1.4364 billion. By March of this year, remittances amounted to $334.9 million. Bolivians abroad send more remittances to Bolivia. Photo: ABI. In recent…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 