By Carlos Quisbert, Vision 360: Speculation These individuals refuse to give information and accuse the media and the public of “exaggerating” the issue of the U.S. dollar exchange rate. One of the money changer stalls, on the corner of Sagárnaga Street and San Francisco Square. Photo: Carlos Quisbert. At some money changer stalls and exchange…
Category: Social Unrest
Urgent measures proposed to stabilize the economy | Plantean medidas urgentes para estabilizar la economía
By El Diario: They must be short-term and based on a political pact In light of the difficult situation Bolivia is going through, economists are proposing urgent short-term measures and a political pact to stabilize the economy and make it to August; otherwise, the country could fall into a coma and the situation would worsen….
Bolivia: Seen as a Country in Chaos Amid Blockades and Unrest | Vista como un País en Caos por Bloqueos y Conflictos
By Erbol: CRISIS Tourism Chamber warns of a ‘devastating’ effect from the conflicts: ‘it will take a long time to recover the image’ The bus terminal had no travel activity on Wednesday morning. The president of the Bolivian Chamber of Tourism, Luis Ampuero, denounced that, as a result of the blockades and conflicts in the…
After marching in downtown La Paz, drivers hold a rally; they want a direct meeting with the president | Luego de marchar en el centro de La Paz, choferes realizan un mitin; quieren una reunión directa con el presidente
By Brújula Digital: “We no longer want meetings with ministers or with the president of YPFB; on the contrary, we are calling for their resignation. We are going to demand a direct meeting with the president,” said union leader Santos Escalante. Drivers arrived in downtown La Paz. Photo: Brújula Digital Public transport drivers arrived today…
46% of Families Start Businesses Despite the Economic Crisis | 46% de familias emprende a pesar de la época de crisis
By Dayana Flores, Opinion: This is due to the fact that in three out of ten households, there have been layoffs. Cochabamba is the third department in Bolivia where people are most encouraged to start businesses. How is the economic crisis affecting entrepreneurship? Nearly half of all families decide to start a business under these…
How to protect your savings amid exchange rate uncertainty? | ¿Cómo proteger sus ahorros ante la incertidumbre cambiaria?
By Charles Muñoz Flores, Red Uno, Eju.tv: How to protect your savings amid exchange rate uncertainty? An economist recommends three real alternatives In times of uncertainty, protecting capital is a priority. Juan Fernando Subirana reveals what to do in light of Bolivia’s economic deterioration. [To watch interview, click on the photo] Amid growing economic uncertainty…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 