Editorial, Los Tiempos: For the Government there is no shortage of dollars, only a “speculation” that has lasted seven months, although everything is now “normalizing.” At least those were the last statements to the press, last Saturday, by the Minister of Economy, Marcelo Montenegro. However, a report from this press media confirms what is “an…
Category: Economics
Bonanza? The tale of filled restaurants | El cuento de los restaurantes llenos
Editorial, El Dia: The Bolivian economy faces a threat that cannot be ignored, much less disguised with the story that we are fine because the restaurants are full. We are talking about the overwhelming weight of public debt. The numbers are alarming and deserve responsible attention from the authorities. A recent study reveals that the…
20 years after the Gas War | 20 años después de la Guerra del Gas
Editorial, El Deber: Today marks 20 years since the so-called Gas War, which began as such, but which began a new period for Bolivia. ‘Black October’ ended with 67 people dead, the overthrow of a president, more than 400 people injured and a new political agenda for Bolivia. Is the country better now than then?…
When finances start to fail | Cuando las finanzas empiezan a fallar
Signs of concern in the Bolivian economy German Huanca (*) When finances begin to fail, the symptoms that manifest in a family economy, or a country, are evident. For example, income begins to fall, savings begin to be used and credits or loans increase. What is happening in the Bolivian economy is worrying, the signs…
Bolivian economy enters a slowdown again | Economía boliviana ingresa de nuevo a una desaceleración
El Diario: The lack of resources will be reflected in public investment The national economy once again entered a slowdown and estimates from international organizations show that the decline will continue until 2025, due to an adverse international context. The latest World Bank growth report lowered Bolivia’s projection to 1.9%, a similar figure was presented…
Demagogic 3% salary increase | Demagógico incremento salarial de 3%
Correo del Sur: IN 13 STATE COMPANIES, WITH RETROACTIVE The president of the College of Economists of Tarija, Fernando Romero, warned that the 3% salary increase in 13 state companies will increase this year’s fiscal deficit, which was planned at 7.49%. He questioned whether the Government continues to allocate resources to this sector taking into…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 