By El Día: The endorsement of Samuel Doria Medina’s candidacy by Alejandro Almaraz, former Deputy Minister of Lands under Evo Morales, unleashed a political storm. The gesture, seen as a wink to masismo, provoked outrage from Luis Fernando Camacho, civic leaders, and Almaraz’s old adversaries, reopening old wounds just days before the elections. Samuel Doria Medina…
Category: Environment
Most foresee rising inflation and unemployment in 2026, survey shows | La mayoría prevé que en 2026 aumentará la inflación y el desempleo, según encuesta
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Visión 360: Moderate Expectations The data reveal deep concern over food security and household purchasing power. 71% say their food expenses will increase. People inquire about food prices at the Rodríguez market. Photo: ABI Looking ahead to 2026, people hold moderate expectations, with most believing that unemployment, inflation, and interest rates…
Producers Attract “Agrotourists” and Native Foods | Productores atraen a los “agroturistas” y recuperan alimentos nativos
By Mirna Echave, Visión 360: Walks with Varied Activities Tourism, in partnership with farmers, is offering new experiences to travelers and better income to those who supply food for the city of La Paz. “The stops along the journey toward Illimani allow for views of the giant from different places.” —Photo: Katherine Fernández “Instead of…
We’ll miss you, Lucho | Te extrañaremos, Lucho
Editorial, El Día: As unbelievable as it may seem, we’re going to miss you, Lucho. Not because your administration was good, or because your time in power left anything other than debt, shortages, inflation, and a fractured country. We’ll miss you because, when we hit rock bottom —the one you’ve dug with your own hands,…
Pilcomayo, the River That Once Gave Life Now Lies in Agony | Pilcomayo, el río que daba vida y que ahora agoniza
By Leonel Suárez, El País: Fish depletion and mining pollution are recurring issues. The environmental tragedy continues, while the voices of Indigenous peoples remain unheard by authorities The Pilcomayo River—a vital thread flowing through southern Bolivia—sustains hundreds of Indigenous communities, including the Weenhayek, Tapiete, and Guaraní peoples in the department of Tarija. Today, it is…
What’s Happening with Native Potatoes in the Andean Region of Cochabamba? | ¿Qué pasa con las papas nativas en la región andina de Cochabamba?
By Luis Mamani, Opinión: The climate crisis is deeply affecting rural communities in Cochabamba’s Andean region, where people face tough choices between ancestral farming practices and unfamiliar alternatives. In recent years, locals say the land has grown arid and the streams have dried up. Each year, they feel the rains become scarcer, while droughts and…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 