By Fernando Chávez, Visión 360: IATA denounces Bolivian government over fuel shortage and warns air operations are at risk “If the regular supply of fuel is not restored immediately, airlines could be forced to cancel their services,” the organization warns. An airplane at an airport terminal in an archive image. Photo: LOG.co The International Air…
Category: Economics
Bolivian economy faces more risks than solutions | Economía boliviana con más riesgos que soluciones
By El Diario: Bolivia needs around $800 million to purchase fuel, while debt payments are close to that amount. Following President Luis Arce Catacora’s statements that the country “lives day to day” due to the lack of dollars—along with the downgrade by Standard & Poor’s (S&P)—Bolivia’s economy remains at risk regarding debt payments and fuel…
Arce Admits the Dollar May Never Return to Official Rate | Arce admite que el dólar quizás nunca vuelva al tipo oficial
By Brújula Digital: President Arce says it is “likely” that the dollar will not return to the official exchange rate The president said that among the reasons making it unlikely for the dollar to return to the official exchange rate is “planet-wide” inflation. He ruled out a devaluation of the national currency. President Luis Arce…
Agricultural Forum: Common Ground, Nuances, and Outstanding Debts | Foro agropecuario: coincidencias, matices y deudas
Editorial El Deber: An agricultural forum held in Santa Cruz de la Sierra once again highlighted the value of public debate spaces that allow citizens to cast informed votes. In a key electoral context for Bolivia, these kinds of events stand out for enabling producers and consumers to rigorously evaluate the proposals of those aspiring…
USDT: gains ground as a means of payment | gana terreno como medio de pago
By El Deber: USDT gains ground as a means of payment in Bolivia: what are the opportunities and challenges of using this digital currency? USDT is currently trading at around Bs 16.69 In cities like La Paz, Santa Cruz, and Cochabamba, its use for paying services, buying food, or making transfers is already being reported,…
They’re leaving | Se van
By Sayuri Loza, Brújula Digital: The latest polls published by various media outlets show a low voting intention for the offspring of the once-hegemonic MAS. Some voices, naively triumphant, proclaim that the runoff will be between Tuto and Samuel, leaving the “left” behind. I don’t want to be that optimistic. My dance teacher (who has…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 