Pagina Siete reports: [The former ally of current government, the political party] Without Fear Movement [MSM] issued a statement on the recent social developments, which points out that conflicts are caused and promoted by the Government of President Evo Morales. The document – entitled “the origin of social conflicts is the plan of repositioning the…
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Reflecting on our imposed? political style with some humor…
April was a hectic month and this one appears to be following that trend… here a few cartoons that illustrate our ordeal: This is from Los Tiempos, April 24, 2012: Press news: “A radio that reported about the 9th march was attacked” and “start blockade against the protest-walk” dog: “what kind of fool are we…
Nationalization brings harsh Spanish press criticism towards current Bolivian president; USA is “concerned”
ANF reports Spain repercussions and EFE reports on USA reaction; both published in Pagina Siete: ANF The Spanish press released harsh criticism on Wednesday, about the Government of Evo Morales to the nationalization of the conveyor of electricity, in the hands of the Spanish electricity network in articles and editorials calling that decision as “spoliation”…
Bolivian Hydrocarbons 101: Natural gas “nationalization” was a failure, coincide experts
Important information produced by Pablo Peralta and published in Pagina Siete; a bit lengthy but it is the Bolivian Hydrocarbons 101, as a result of current government’s politics and policy: The graph to the right, shows the levels of oil and gas production (bars above); below the increasing levels of GLP and diesel imports: The…
Potential setback for Santa Cruz and Bolivia, will the Mutun remain unproductive?
Natali Vargas from Pagina Siete, highlights what may become a major disappointment for Santa Cruz and less revenue for all Bolivia, over the short run: Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) is already not taking into account the draft steel of the Mutún in their estimates of investment and profits in the future, as it…
An interesting assessment of the Bolivian industry
Alberto Bonadona analyzes our industry, from El Deber: The national industry It is no secret that the domestic industry is emerging and, apart from what it may mean the oil sector, is highly concentrated in food products. This places, comparatively with countries undergoing industrialization, in a rudimentary stage. The first [place] of national industries, its…
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