By Oscar Antezana: The economic debate that matters is not ideological—it is strategic. Now that the subnational elections have taken place, it is expected that President Paz will announce several reforms, as he indicated weeks ago. However, behind these announcements lies a deeper—and far more important—question that is rarely asked explicitly: what type of economy…
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Bolivia’s Renewed Energy Relationship with Brazil | Renovada relación energética de Bolivia con Brasil
By Francesco Zaratti: La Paz, 03/18/26 – The recent visit of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz to his counterpart Lula da Silva in Brasilia sought to realign economic relations between the two nations, which have been dominated for decades by the hydrocarbons sector. In a pragmatic turn, the need for economic integration seems to have sidelined—at least…
From Protest Leaders to Electoral Defeat | De líderes de protesta a derrota electoral
By Germaine Barriga, Vision 360: From leaders of the 2019 struggle to defeated at the polls: Camacho and Pumari fall in Santa Cruz and Potosí Luis Fernando Camacho and Marco Antonio Pumari lost the elections for governors of their departments. In Santa Cruz, the current governor, who ran for reelection, is in third place with…
Right to the Sea Remains Intact for Bolivia, Despite The Hague Ruling | Derecho al mar sigue intacto para Bolivia, pese al fallo de La Haya
By El Diario, Eju,tv: Claiming rights and territories through a new maritime lawsuit before the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Bolivia could recover sovereign access to the sea, according to an analyst. Reference photo: unifranzedo.bo SOURCE: EL DIARIO Lawyer and university professor Víctor Hugo Chávez Serrano stated in an exclusive interview with EL DIARIO that Bolivia has…
Ungovernability Risk Looms Over New Authorities | Nuevas autoridades bajo amenaza de ingobernabilidad
By El Diario: New governors and mayors under threat of ungovernability The cities of the country’s central axis have defined their mayors and governors, although the new authorities elected during yesterday’s voting day are threatened by the shadow of ungovernability due to a fragmented vote, lack of leadership, and the absence of standout proposals from…
Arce Family Under Fire | Familia de Arce bajo la lupa
By Erbol: Prosecutor’s Office investigates Luis Alberto Arce Catacora’s family for illicit gains and will seek prison for his son Marcelo Arce with his children in a photo he posted in 2020. The Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated an ex officio investigation for the crime of money laundering (illicit gains) against the family of former president Luis…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 