By Erbol; El Potosi: Bolivian business leaders take a stance on proposed salary increases The Confederation of Private Entrepreneurs of Bolivia, through a statement released this Sunday, has expressed its rejection of proposals made by some union leaders regarding a proposed salary increase this year. In its statement, the confederation firmly rejects the declarations of…
Category: Economics
Dunn states that he was invited to run for president, as a running mate, or as a minister, but the decision is still under review | Dunn señala que lo invitaron a postular a presidente, binomio o ministro, pero la decisión está en análisis
By Erbol: ELECTIONS The economist considers entering politics. Photo: FB / Jaime Dunn Economist Jaime Dunn reported that he has received invitations to be part of electoral tickets, either as a presidential candidate or as a cabinet minister, but he has yet to make a decision. He stated that he has been engaged in direct…
Government policies aim to destroy the productive sector | Políticas del Gobierno apuntan a destruir aparato productivo
By El Diario: The measures implemented, as well as the General State Budget (PGE) for this administration, aim to destroy the country’s productive apparatus and keep Bolivians dependent. Meanwhile, long lines of vehicles continue at gas stations, and some fuel stations have had to close due to shortages. In response, the government is increasing public…
Two years after the start of the exchange rate crisis, no effective solution is in sight, warns economist | A dos años del inicio de la crisis cambiaria, no se vislumbra una solución efectiva, advierte economista
By Raúl Domínguez, El Deber: The exchange rate crisis began in February 2023 / Photo: Ricardo Montero Economist Fernando Romero warns that two years after the start of the exchange rate crisis, the government has yet to find an effective solution. The shortage of dollars has led to rising prices and strengthened the black market….
Fuel shortages, leads to economic collapse and NO answers from the government | Escasez de combustible, lleva a colapso económico y un Gobierno SIN respuestas
By Odilia Llanos, El Dia: Faced with fuel shortages, Santa Cruz civic leaders warn of economic collapse and demand answers from the government The long lines of tankers at the Palmasola refinery highlight the severity of the problem. Leaders of the Comité pro Santa Cruz. The crisis caused by the diesel shortage in Bolivia is…
Bolivian Narcoeconomy | Narcoeconomía boliviana
By Gonzalo Colque, Vision 360: Far from operating in secrecy, drug trafficking moves in broad daylight, injecting millions into the national economy. Drug trafficking is often taught in university classrooms as an “underground economy” that operates in the shadows, but this view is misleading. In daily life, it is visible to everyone: businesses with few…
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