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…
Category: Social Unrest
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…
Evo Returns Using His Radio to Spread Manipulated Polls | Evo reaparece con su radio para difundir encuestas manipuladas
By Vision 360: Bolivia Verifica Radio Kawsachun Coca continues to spread fake polls A social researcher and statistics expert from the Universidad Mayor de San Simón explained that the posts from “Atlas Electoral” are part of a systematic effort for electoral propaganda. Radio Kawsachun Coca (RKC) has repeatedly published images showing poll results from “Atlas…
TikToker’s Arrest Sparks Free Speech Debate | Arresto de tiktoker desata debate sobre la libre expresión
By Erbol: HE SPOKE OUT ABOUT THE BANKS Arrest of financial TikToker sparks controversy over freedom of expression, while ASFI defends its complaint The family of the TikToker demands his release. Photo: Mercedes Fernández. The arrest in Santa Cruz of Juan Carlos Villafuerte, a TikToker focused on finance and cryptocurrencies, has ignited a controversy surrounding…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 