By Beatriz Cahuasa, Vision 360: The real test will be whether the new government can rule alongside those who are once again empowered and unwilling to yield even a fraction of power—even if it means changing political colors. The sound of the diana—that signature tune of the band accompanying the fraternity dancing in faith and devotion…
Category: Social Unrest
The Labyrinth of Rodrigo Paz: Between the MAS Ghost, Rejection at Home, and an Uncomfortable Captain | El laberinto de Rodrigo Paz: entre el fantasma del MAS, el rechazo en su tierra y un capitán incómodo
By El Dia: The PDC candidate defends his running mate Edman Lara, despite outbursts that fuel criticism, while facing suspicions of ties to MAS and the paradox of ranking third in Tarija, his own stronghold. Rodrigo Paz finds himself trapped in a political labyrinth that seems to close in on him with every step. He…
Cochabamba, Guarayos and northern La Paz suffer diesel shortages | Cochabamba, Guarayos y el norte paceño sufren por escasez de diésel
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Bolivia faces a severe energy crisis /Photo: Ricardo Montero Transport workers spend the night at gas stations in Cochabamba, residents accuse soldiers of favoritism in Guarayos, and social media videos reveal the irregular exit of fuel in Mapiri and Guanay. The fuel crisis in Bolivia is deepening. In Cochabamba, transport…
A Parliament that Works and Anti-crisis Leadership: The Keys for the New Government | Un Parlamento que funcione y un liderazgo anticrisis, las claves para el nuevo gobierno
By Álvaro Rosales, Unitel: A Parliament that Works and Anti-crisis Leadership: The Keys for the New Government, According to Analysts Ahead of the runoff, two analysts believe that building bridges and finding consensus will be crucial to face the economic situation, where another factor also arises: Edman Lara’s confrontational stance Tuto Quiroga and Rodrigo Paz…
The new president will inherit a country with inflation, deficit, and scarce income | El nuevo presidente recibirá un país con inflación, déficit y pocos ingresos
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Amid the crisis, many families have been forced to adjust their budgets due to rising food prices. /Photo: JC Torrejón Inflation has surpassed 16.9% so far this year, the fiscal deficit is over 10% of GDP, and the parallel dollar exchange rate is far above the official one. The next…
Elecciones presidenciales en Bolivia: lo que hay que saber | What to Know About Bolivia’s Presidential Election
Por Genevieve Glatsky, The New York Times: Una crisis económica y las luchas internas en el partido de izquierda que ha dominado la política boliviana en los últimos años podrían allanar el camino para el primer presidente de derecha en décadas. Bolivia celebra el domingo unas elecciones presidenciales que, según muchos analistas, terminarán con las…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 