Libertarians

An excellent article by Alejandro F. Mercado, which comes at a time when private property is at a stake in Bolivia. Alejandro writes for La Razon: Libertarians Nobody has the right to seize the assets of others without the consent of their owners. Rómulo Chumacero Escudero, who is one of the most prominent Bolivian economists…

What to do with all the polluting plastic bags in Bolivia?

A very important article that should make us rethink about our habits and to be more protective of our environment. Alexander Terrazas reports for El Dia: The bags that invade us Impact. Every day, we use 1.3 million plastic bags in Bolivia, according to a study by Lidema. 65% of the national population still uses…

Current Bolivian president and the Global Economy

This is an important reflection on how current politician in power believes the world is made off,  Pagina Siete’s editorial: Evo Morales and the global economy The statements of President Evo Morales who claims, regarding the economic crisis that exists in United States and Europe clearly reveal the conception that he has about the world…

Bolivian economics 101: The economy in thirty years of democracy

Armando Mendez Morales gives us an exceptional analysis of Bolivian economy vis-a-vis political driven economics, from Pagina Siete: The economy in thirty years of democracy On October 10, Bolivians remembered the 30 years of the recovery of democracy in Bolivia. However, so far we do not have a conception of what represents this system of…

Someone to be proud: Wilmer Urrelo, a winning Bolivian writer!

Jorge Soruco writes for La Razon: “It is surprising that someone should notice Bolivian literature, almost invisible” Wilmer Urrelo – Bolivian writer won the Anna Seghers Literature Award 2012 which is given annually to a Latin American author and another German. The award is endowed with more than $10 thousand and will be delivered on…

Santa Cruz is competitive and produces, despite its detractors!

Milenio Foundation released a very interesting report, No.163, September 14, 2012: Santa Cruz economy, Bolivia sustainable growth Santa Cruz economy continues to be the first to contribute to the growth of the GDP, with 27.1 per cent, although it continues to decline their participation. Its exports exceeded $2,120 million in 2011, surpassing levels reached in…