By Francesco Zaratti: La Paz, July 26, 2026 – In today’s public debate, the concepts of “energy sovereignty” and “energy security” are often confused. While sovereignty is commonly understood as absolute and unrealistic self-sufficiency, energy security represents the real and strategic capacity of a State to guarantee the continuous supply of energy that its economy requires….
Category: Energy
Inflation Storm Ahead | Tormenta Inflacionaria en Marcha
By El Diario: Rising Dollar, Climate Risks and Legal Uncertainty Expected to Fuel Inflation Modest increases in Bolivia’s official exchange rate, the arrival of the El Niño weather phenomenon, and ongoing legal uncertainty are expected to push inflation higher. The extent of the increase will depend largely on government policies, with vulnerable households likely to…
The Cultural Battle and the Plunder of Bolivia’s Gas | La batalla cultural y el saqueo del gas en Bolivia
By Álvaro Ríos, Brujula Digital: During the 50 days of the recent criminal blockades in Bolivia, I came to understand that the cultural battle waged by the so-called anti-capitalist left remains as relevant as ever and continues to hold an unchallenged hegemony. Rodrigo Paz won political power, but he did not win the battle of…
The Energy Race Bolivia Doesn’t See | La carrera energética que Bolivia no ve
By Oscar Antezana, El Dia: The Chiru Chiru and the Race Bolivia Doesn’t See Is Bolivia ready, or will it miss the train once again? While Bolivia’s energy debate still revolves around natural gas, the rest of the world is already competing for a far more strategic resource: electricity. Not just any electricity, but abundant,…
Fuel, LPG, and Natural Gas Imports Loom | Se Acercan las Importaciones de combustible, GLP y gas natural
By Germaine Barriga, Vision 360: Analyst: New Hydrocarbons and Investment Laws Will Deliver Results in Five Years; Meanwhile, Bolivia Will Need to Import Fuel, LPG, and Natural Gas The conditions for importing those energy products are foreign currency and real prices, expert Raúl Velásquez warned. Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB). Photo YPFB The approval of…
Fuel Crisis, Calls for Shock Reforms | Crisis de Combustibles, Reformas de Choque
By Lourdes Molina, El Deber: Former Minister Ríos Suggests Ending Fuel Subsidies and Reforming Hydrocarbons Law to Solve Supply Crisis Two weeks after all roadblocks from the 53-day conflict were lifted, long lines of vehicles continue at gas stations across Bolivia in search of fuel. Former Hydrocarbons Minister Álvaro Ríos believes the only lasting solution to the…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 