By Bolivian Thoughts: Rebuilding Bolivia’s Republic: A Functional State, Not a Bigger One Bolivia’s current collapse is not accidental. It stems from decades of institutional decay, overdependence on informal markets and subsidies, and the systematic replacement of merit with political loyalty. Today’s state employs over 600,000 public workers—more than double what it did before MAS…
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Owner of seized property confronts Del Castillo and says he appears in photos with leaders of illegal land seizures | Dueña de predio avasallado increpa a Del Castillo y le dice que aparece en fotos con líderes de tomas ilegales
By Unitel, El Dia: The presidential candidate was attending a political event in Santa Cruz when he was questioned by Melissa Barba, owner of Santa Rita, a productive property that was seized in Guarayos. Eduardo Del Castillo and Melissa Barba, owner of the seized property. This Thursday, while Eduardo Del Castillo (MAS-IPSP) was taking part…
The second poll reveals a tight race between Doria Medina and Quiroga | La segunda encuesta revela una pugna cerrada entre Doria Medina y Quiroga
By Mauricio Quiroz, El Deber: The contest is close between Samuel (21.76%) and Tuto (20.70%). The study, conducted for EL DEBER by Spie Consulting, also shows a high number of blank votes (14.76%) and undecided voters (5.31%), both key to determining the electoral outcome. One month before the August 17 elections, the EL DEBER Group…
Fuel crisis worsens and affects more sectors of the economyEconomy | Se agudiza crisis por combustibles y afecta a más sectores de la economía
By Los Tiempos: Drivers wait in line for several hours to get fuel, yesterday. | C.L. The fuel shortage is worsening the country’s transportation crisis, driving up prices—especially for food—and impacting various sectors of the economy. Meanwhile, President Luis Arce said yesterday that he cannot guarantee fuel supply. Heavy cargo transport, passenger services, restaurants, merchants,…
“Out-of-place requirement”: Hoteliers question government demand for economic solvency from tourists | “Requisito fuera de lugar”: Hoteleros cuestionan que el Gobierno exija solvencia económica a turistas
By ANF, Eju.tv: The tourism sector stated that the economic crisis is hitting them hard due to the rising cost of basic goods and the fuel shortage. The president of the La Paz Departmental Chamber of Hotels, Helga Cisneros, questioned on Tuesday the government of Luis Arce for imposing “out-of-place requirements” on tourists who want…
The decision is ours | Es nuestra la decisión
By Bolivian Thoughts: One month before the presidential elections scheduled for August 17, 2025, Bolivia is going through one of the most complex years in its recent democratic history. There’s a shortage of dollars, fuel has become a luxury item, inflation is hitting hard, and drug trafficking is expanding even in plain sight, taking advantage…
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