By El Diario: Following the agreement reached by the Government and the leadership of the Bolivian Workers’ Central (COB), financial analyst and former presidential pre-candidate Jaime Dunn highlighted that the decision to withdraw fuel subsidies was maintained as a necessary measure; however, he questioned that the mobilized sectors are not defending an economic argument, but…
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Who Won the Tug-of-War over DS 5503? | ¿Quién ganó en la pulseta por el DS 5503?
By German Huanca, Urgente.bo: In the conflict over the repeal of DS 5503, the government gradually ceded ground, to the point of giving prominence to those who had neither the moral standing nor the voice of the majorities. In this tug-of-war, it is clear that there were winners and losers, and it is necessary to…
Sixth Day of Blockades Paralyzes Bolivia | Sexto día de bloqueos paraliza Bolivia
By El Deber: Sixth Day of Blockades, Broken Dialogue, and Damage Hitting the Entire Country Residents of El Alto, traditionally aligned with the MAS and Evo Morales, are the most radical. Photo: APG Bolivia is going through a week of blockades against Supreme Decree 5503, with nearly 60 road closures, a breakdown in dialogue between…
Roadblocks Hold Bolivia Hostage | Bloqueos toman a Bolivia como rehén
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: In six days, blockades cause US$600 million in losses; “they are unrecoverable resources” The COB is leading road blockades in rejection of Supreme Decree 5503. The business sector is on emergency alert and the supply of food to the interior is at risk Pressure measures promoted by the Bolivian Workers’…
Dismantling corruption entrenched in the State will not be an easy task | No será tarea sencilla desmontar corrupción incrustada en el Estado
By El Diario: Mafias and lodges willing to do anything Stating that the murder of the departmental coordinator of the Christian Democratic Party (PDC) in Tarija is more than an issue with political overtones and instead one of security, Deputy Lissa Claros Lora of the Libre alliance said this death reveals the existence of criminal…
Criminal groups extort and block different routes across the country | Grupos delincuenciales extorsionan y bloquean diferentes rutas del país
By El Diario: Criminal groups are blocking vehicular traffic, demanding irregular payments for the passage of private vehicles and public transport. This practice affects thousands of citizens and constitutes criminal offenses; therefore, the Bolivian Police and the Public Prosecutor’s Office are obliged to act “ex officio,” as established by the Penal Code. Those aligned with…
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