El Diario: While MAS tensions escalate The ruling party is prioritizing the internal conflict within the Movement for Socialism (MAS), while the cost of basic food products continues to rise, causing concern among merchants and consumers. Meanwhile, in Santa Cruz, three major fires threaten to merge in Monte Verde. In La Paz markets, according to…
Category: Social Unrest
They project a 9% inflation rate in the country by December | Proyectan en 9% inflación en el país hasta diciembre
El Diario: Alert from Economists Food inflation as of August is close to 7%, but it had already reached 6% in the first half of the year, and the situation could worsen due to the climate of conflict. National authorities have indicated that marches and blockades will impact the prices of agricultural products. The International…
MAS violently attacks the media | MAS ataca violentamente a los medios de comunicación
By Marisol Alvarado, Vision 360: In response to attacks on journalists during the “evista” march, press organizations demand guarantees A press release from the ANP indicates that by the night of Thursday, the 19th, a total of nine press workers had experienced violence and violations of press freedom. Media Coverage. Photo: RC Bolivia The National…
Exporting does not mean that there will be dollars! | ¡Exportar no significa que habrá dólares!
El Periodico, Eju.tv: For Caincotar, Bolivia’s exports will not solve the dollar shortage problem Foreign trade revenues are minimal, and the conflict over the lack of U.S. dollars requires long-term policies, stated the president, Marina Ruiz. The country’s exports will not solve the problem of the dollar shortage, which requires long-term policies from the national…
High Fiscal Deficit Poses Risk, Tough Measures Needed | Alto déficit fiscal amenaza al país: Urgen medidas drásticas
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: Spending must be reduced They warn that the high fiscal deficit is a risk and its correction will require tough measures The former president of the BCB, Juan Antonio Morales, stated that the deficit is corrected with an increase in taxes or a reduction in spending, especially on investment,…
Senate Repeals Controversial Law Allowing Clearing of 20 Hectares | Senado abroga la polémica Ley que permitía el desmonte de hasta 20 hectáreas
By Marisol Alvarado, Vision 360: The Senate repealed the third so-called “incendiary” law, Law 741, which allowed the clearing of up to 20 hectares CC senator Andrea Barrientos stated that a new regulation will be drafted, expected by next week, to address any legal gaps left by the repeal of these laws. Land consumed by…
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