By Juan Carlos Véliz, Eju.tv: The costs of products have risen by up to 50% in fairs and neighborhood stores in El Alto and La Paz A multinational beverage company has increased its prices by between 0.50 and 1 Boliviano for its products in stores and warehouses in both cities. Prices have also increased for…
Category: Economics
Political and economic crisis a year before the bicentennial | Crisis política y económica a un año del bicentenario
By Alejandra Hinojosa, Eju.tv: Analysts see a country in political and economic crisis a year before the bicentennial Economist Roberto Laserna believes the crisis is in its early stages and may worsen. Therefore, it should be noted that the longer it takes to address it, the higher the social and economic cost will be. Source: lostiempos.com…
Rise of the parallel dollar, restructure the economic model and cut fiscal spending | Alza del dólar paralelo, reestructurar modelo económico y recortar gasto fiscal
By Hortencia Rivera, Eju.tv: In response to the rise of the parallel dollar, experts suggest restructuring the economic model and cutting fiscal spending A report from EFE shows that exchange houses are already offering the dollar at Bs 12.60, leading various analysts to express opinions and consider the urgent need for a summit to adopt measures….
57 Blockade Points Reported Across the Country | Reportan 57 puntos de bloqueos en diferentes puntos del país
El Deber: According to the report, these blockades are affecting five departments. According to the national government, there are a total of 57 blockade points in five departments; four of which are due to sectoral demands, and the rest are in response to the strike called by the Bolivian Chamber of International Transport, which demands…
Fiscal adjustment to avoid contagion of banking sector and the deepening of the economic crisis | Ajuste fiscal para evitar contagio a la banca y que se profundice la crisis económica
By Raúl Domínguez, El Deber: Cainco Forum: Fiscal adjustment is proposed to avoid contagion to the banking sector and the deepening of the economic crisis in the country Cainco observes a crisis in the balance of payments and that companies are shrinking and being “strangled.” It proposes fiscal spending adjustments, which could result in a…
We Lost the Freedom to Use Our Money | Perdimos la libertad de usar nuestro dinero
By Juan Carlos Fortún, El Deber: Due to Lack of Dollars, Banks Implement Limits Ranging from $34 to $300 for Online Purchases Eight banks were consulted, of which five have biweekly limits while the others vary between weekly and monthly. Specialists see detriments to small and medium enterprises. The dollar shortage in Bolivia is causing…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 