By El Diario: According to analysts’ criteria The energy crisis and the exchange rate are generating uncertainty. Structural measures have not yet been presented, and emphasis is being placed on two sectors to attract foreign currency: hydrocarbons and mining. Mineral exports in the first quarter of 2026 reached $951.7 million, out of a total of…
Category: Social Unrest
17 years after the Las Américas case, Gary Prado denounces a “setup” that was never proven | 17 años del caso Las Américas, Gary Prado denuncia un “montaje” que nunca se probó
By Ariel Melgar, El Deber: Gary Prado in an interview with EL DEBER The lawyer stated that the case had a strong political impact, as it involved civic, business, and political leaders from Santa Cruz. The IACHR is investigating the deaths of three people resulting from the police intervention at the downtown hotel Seventeen years after…
Dollar reality overtakes policy | La realidad del dólar supera la política
By Erika Segales, El Deber: The official dollar loses weight after 14 years, and the reference rate dominates the real economy Home purchases, payments abroad, and even digital services are now calculated using the “reference” exchange rate. This is compounded by a recent decision by the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) that loosens the market…
The political party is not a taxi | El partido político no es un taxi
By Johnny Nogales, El Dia: In La Paz, the election for governor has turned into an open controversy. Those who question the Electoral Tribunal’s decision not to proceed with a runoff face those who defend it. In that scenario, it is worth pausing to examine the underlying problem. The objection now raised to the NGP…
New Rules for Cards Abroad | Nuevas reglas para tarjetas en el exterior
By Juan Carlos Salinas, El Deber: Keys to understanding the new regulation of cards abroad The ASFI has already issued the regulation so that banks reactivate transactions with cards abroad /Photo: Internet The rule was issued by the Financial System Supervisory Authority. Learn what changes for online purchases and payments The Financial System Supervisory Authority…
Industrials warn: wage hike risks crisis | Industriales alertan: alza salarial agravaría crisis
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Industrials reject wage increase proposal and warn of more inflation, unemployment, and smuggling The COB proposed a 20% wage increase / Photo: Social media The National Chamber of Industries (CNI) maintains that the 20% wage increase proposal put forward by the Bolivian Workers’ Center would worsen the economic crisis and…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 