By RTP, Eju.tv: Analyst: Gonzalo Chávez So far this year, inflation has reached nearly 17%. Economic analyst Gonzalo Chávez warned that inflation in Bolivia has exceeded control limits, severely affecting the purchasing power of the population, especially in the food sector, which, he noted, has seen price hikes of up to 40%. “If we compare…
Category: Social Unrest
The Bicentennial War | La guerra del Bicentenario
By Antonio Saravia, Vision 360: As we can see, we are the eternal bottom-dweller, but we had opportunities when we embraced liberal programs. Last week, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte sparked outrage in Bolivia when she declared in her Independence Day speech that Bolivia, like Cuba and Venezuela, was a “failed” state. A reckless comment coming…
“Broken and in crisis,” this is how Bolivia approaches the Bicentennial | “Quebrada y en crisis”, así llega Bolivia al Bicentenario
By El Diario: Legislators state Despite the government’s efforts to highlight the achievements of the Plurinational State as the Republic turns 200, lawmakers argue that Bolivia reaches its Bicentennial “broken and in deep crisis,” the result of nearly two decades of MAS rule. They insist that this situation must begin to be reversed starting August…
A Divided Nation or the Elusive Bolivian Identity | Una nación bifurcada o la elusiva identidad boliviana
By Henry Oporto, Brújula Digital: To mark the 200th anniversary of Bolivia’s founding, Brújula Digital presents its Bicentennial Special—a pluralistic journey through the many layers that shape the country’s history, identity, and future. This collection includes 17 essays by the nation’s most prominent analysts, published here. Recently, former president and historian Carlos Mesa drew a parallel between…
Most foresee rising inflation and unemployment in 2026, survey shows | La mayoría prevé que en 2026 aumentará la inflación y el desempleo, según encuesta
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Visión 360: Moderate Expectations The data reveal deep concern over food security and household purchasing power. 71% say their food expenses will increase. People inquire about food prices at the Rodríguez market. Photo: ABI Looking ahead to 2026, people hold moderate expectations, with most believing that unemployment, inflation, and interest rates…
Failed Bicentennial | Bicentenario fallido
By Juan José Toro, Brújula Digital: Without being a cyclical repetition of history, there are striking similarities between the “centenary” governments of Bautista Saavedra and Luis Arce: Both were in charge of leading the celebrations for Bolivia’s centennial anniversaries—Saavedra for the first, and Arce for the second—toward the end of their terms. Bautista handed over…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 