Editorial, El Deber: An old saying says that “There is no deadline that is not met nor debt that is not paid”, and it can well be applied to the Bolivian reality. The fall in gas exports, restrictions on the sale of agricultural products, the reduction to zero of foreign investment and the increase in…
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How Socialist Bolivia Is Trying To Cash In On Lithium, To The Benefit Of China | Cómo la Bolivia socialista está tratando de sacar provecho del litio, en beneficio de China
Sergio Herrera Deza, Crunch: Bolivia believes lithium is the new “white gold,” for its role in fueling new technologies. Distrusting Western investments and technology, it’s counting on collaborations with Russia and China. But there will be problems at home that could block it all. View of the new plant for the production of lithium carbonate…
10 Startups In Bolivia To Watch | 10 startups en Bolivia a seguir
Dana Leigh, TechRound: Bolivia is quickly emerging as a hotbed for innovative startups These ten Bolivian startups stand out for their innovative approaches, across EdTech, FinTech and sustainability. Here’s a closer look at these 10 trailblazers. 1. Vendis – QR Code Payments Vendis is helping Bolivian businesses innovate with its POS management software. Designed to streamline operations,…
Real salary and job quality fall | Caen sueldo real y calidad del empleo
Ernesto Estremadoiro Flores, El Deber: The real salary reaches 2005 levels and the quality of employment in companies falls Real remuneration in private companies reaches, on average, Bs1,574 in 2023, similar to Bs1,553 18 years ago. Experts see that job insecurity is increasing It’s noon and Miguel, 40, zigzags his car through the chaotic streets…
Road blockade exposes lack of food production in the West | Bloqueo de caminos desnuda falta de producción de alimentos en occidente
Willy Marcos Chipana Mamani, El Diario: The road blockade carried out by the Movement towards Socialism (MAS) related to Evo Morales, shows that in the country there was no balanced productive development between the east and the west, which would allow it to exploit its economic capabilities in a comprehensive manner. This, apart from the…
Bolivian economy will be the only one in crisis in South America | Economía boliviana será la única en crisis en Sudamérica
El Diario: International organizations observe a complex picture of the Bolivian economy, with the reduction of reserves, a high country risk and low foreign investment. In this framework, economists maintain that Bolivia will be among the economies in crisis in South America, if its model does not change. The economist and former authority of the…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 