Editorial, El Deber: Illegal land occupation is undoubtedly the greatest challenge faced by agricultural producers in eastern Bolivia, especially in the department of Santa Cruz. This problem has been recurrent and seems to have no solution, as these invasions often go unpunished. However, there is now a glimmer of hope: the Government has just announced…
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Entrepreneurs: Lack of Legal Security, Statism, and Climate Triggered the Crisis | Empresarios: falta de seguridad jurídica, estatismo y clima detonaron la crisis
By Melvy Ruiz, El Deber, Eju.tv: Entrepreneurs and analysts see an exhausted economic model. But the Government says the economy is resilient and, despite an adverse context, highlights growth and public investment The scarcity of dollars, the lack of certain foods, and social discontent are indicators of Bolivia’s deteriorating economy. Entrepreneurs and economists point to three…
We need transparency on the economic situation | Necesitamos transparencia sobre la situación económica
By Marisol Esthela Alvarado Flores: Conade calls to return to the roundabouts in Santa Cruz and joins the mobilization of trade unions and transport workers A march of Conade members. Photo: RRSS (referential) The National Defense of Democracy Council (Conade) called on Thursday night to return to the roundabouts in the capital city of Santa…
MAS Cheap Politicking 101 – Politiquería barata del MAS 101
By Manfredo Kempff, El Deber: Race or Power? From the predominantly indigenous Upper Peru and later independent Bolivia, a progressively more mestizo nation emerged over time, with some cities where an important Criollo patronage of Hispanic lineage existed and dominated. Without statistics at hand, it can be estimated that at the beginning of the last…
¿Quo vadis Bolivia?
By Antonio Saravia, Brujula Digital: To the precipice. Yes, for our infinite misfortune, the country is walking, almost running, towards a deep abyss. At this point, there are no doubts about Arce and his cronies’ objective. It is clear that they are not interested in democracy, the economy, or the ordinary people suffering the crisis…
Let our forests not burn again | Que nuestros bosques no vuelvan a arder
Editorial, El Deber: Between the months of June and October, climatic conditions associated with winds and drought, combined with human activities, trigger forest fires that affect Bolivia almost every year, resulting in severe and immeasurable damage to the environment and its rich biodiversity. A recent report from the Ministry of Environment and Water warns of…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 