By Erika Ibáñez, https://www.la-razon.com; Eju.tv: Economist: Multiple exchange rates exist in Bolivia, now the ‘card dollar’ emerges The president of the College of Economists of Tarija told La Razón that with the new ASFI regulation imposing a commission on card use abroad, the government is acknowledging that the official rate is merely referential. In Bolivia,…
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Chi Disregards Bolivia’s Reality—Women Say Enough! | ¡Chi ignora la realidad de Bolivia—Las mujeres dicen basta!
By Gabriela Ichaso, Eju.tv: They Put an End to Chi: Stop Speaking and Deciding for Women Without Women’s Approval The women’s movement Las del 8 de Marzo has issued a statement addressed “To Mr. Chi, his fellow party members, and his peers” in response to the reckless remarks made by the rector of the Christian University of…
Agustín Zambrana: “We Are Not Ruling Out Any Measures; Many Want Us to Stop Everything” | Agustín Zambrana: “No descartamos ninguna medida, muchos quieren que paremos todos”
By Esmir Cortez Becerra, El Deber: Agustín Zambrana, First Vice President of the Comité Pro Santa Cruz. Photo: Ricardo Montero The First Vice President of the Comité Pro Santa Cruz, Agustín Zambrana, has confirmed a protest march scheduled for Monday, March 24, in response to Bolivia’s ongoing crisis. “Bolivia has collapsed economically and politically,” Zambrana…
Gov did not address the core issues | Gob no atacó temas centrales
By Unitel: Economist Chávez: “Meeting convened by the government was merely symbolic, it did not address the core issues” For economist Gonzalo Chávez, the 12 agreed-upon points only reaffirm what the laws already state, but there is no additional element to resolve the crisis the country is facing For Chávez, the 12 points amount to…
Bankrupt Country | País quebrado
By Carlos Toranzo Roca, Brújula Digital: They began with rhetoric about transparency and the advent of the “new man.” However, within months—amid an assassination—Santos Ramírez, MAS’s second-in-command, fell due to corruption. Soon after, the murders of police officers in Chapare were covered up, with Evo’s girlfriend, Margarita Terán, as one of the instigators. From the…
Arce could solve these problems, but he refuses to do so. Why? | Arce podría resolver estos problemas, pero no quiere hacerlo. ¿Por qué?
Editorial, El Dia: Arce’s Final Days Everyone is wondering what the last months of Luis Arce’s government will look like. The economic crisis, marked by a shortage of dollars and fuel, seems to have no solution. What is most alarming is that he could solve these problems, but he refuses to do so. Why? The…
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