There are two undeniable facts in today’s Bolivian politics: One, the poor economic performance, eliminating national production, allowing smuggling of all sorts of poor quality, used Indian and Chinese products … Two, People is fed up with the coca grower caudillo and you can see in many cities graffiti like this one, condemning and rejecting…
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Sex, lies and paternity claims: Bolivia’s president reels amid tumultuous scandal
Dan Collyns reports for The Guardian: Sex, lies and paternity claims: Bolivia’s president reels amid tumultuous scandal A real-life telenovela of sex, lies and paternity claims has gripped Bolivia, putting unprecedented pressure on one of Latin America’s most consistently popular leaders – and prompting warnings that press freedom in the country is under threat. When…
Private sector pose an analysis of investments to the Government
El Deber reports: Private pose an analysis of investments to the Government Entrepreneurs made a diagnosis of the economy to raise it to the economic ministers. Business leaders of the country, insist to outline a strategic policy with the government. To this end, from yesterday [06/22/2016] until Friday, the private sector will make a diagnosis…
Bolivian Central Bank former president suggests prudent use of the Net International Reserves
ANF reports in El Deber: BCB president suggests prudent use of the RIN The former president of the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB), Antonio Morales recommended that the Government use prudently the Net International Reserves (NIR) because if they fall, they could raise doubts about the soundness of the financial system. He also asked to…
Strike, marches in Bolivia against Morales’ government
AP reports through NZ Herald: Strike, marches in Bolivia against Morales’ government LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) ” Large crowds have taken to the streets of Bolivia’s capital to protest against the government of President Evo Morales in a strike observed by sectors including public schoolteachers and health workers. [photo is from the article in Spanish…
Chile dynamited the Silala to drain its waters to Calama
El Deber reports: Chile dynamited the Silala to drain its waters to Calama EL DEBER.- All flow reaches Calama in northern Chile. And concludes in that region because it was diverted as a result of dynamite use. Silala waters are springs that were artificially drained and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to…
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