evo’s cheap demagogue in evidence: Global factors weigh against Bolivia in gas contract negotiations

Marianna Parraga and Alexandra Alper report for Reuters, published by Syfi.com: Global factors weigh against Bolivia in gas contract negotiations SANTA CRUZ: Bolivia’s declining natural gas reserves, rising global supplies and more flexible sale terms in the international market all count against South America’s top gas exporter as it negotiates contracts with Brazil and Argentina,…

Milenio Foundation: The Gran Chaco plant: another Karachipampa?

Bolivian Thoughts opinion: We have the benefit to count with superb institutions like Milenio Foundation, its sound analysis gives light to what is going on with our country. Karachipampa smelter in Potosi is what we call a white-elephant project, ill designed with basic limitations to be efficient and competitive. The following analysis is part of…