By Unitel: High inflation leads to “accelerated impoverishment of the population”: IMF report worries economists The latest IMF report projects 15.1% inflation for Bolivia this year and 1.1% growth [Photo: Social Media] / Economists express concern over the latest IMF report Following the announcement that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects an inflation rate of…
Category: Social Unrest
Dunn explains why he didn’t finalize an alliance with ADN and MNR: ‘freedom needs new structures’ | Dunn explica por qué no concreto alianza con ADN y MNR: ‘la libertad necesita estructuras nuevas’
By Erbol: SPEAKS OF THE FUTURE, NOT THE PAST The pre-candidate Jaime Dunn responded to criticism for not having finalized alliances with Nationalist Democratic Action (ADN) and the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement (MNR). He stated that he seeks a pact with the future, not with the past, and that the vision of freedom for the country…
“Political parties are an extension of personal careers, no ideology” | “Los partidos políticos son una extensión de carreras personales, no tienen ideología”
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: Diagnosis “Parties are an extension of personal careers, they have no ideology,” says an analyst “Operators have a low ideological profile, there are no guiding principles and programs are not discussed—only the attributes of the leaders,” criticizes Ricardo Fuentes. A ballot from the 2020 elections. Photo: Social Media Political analyst…
Use of water for lithium: What will quinoa producers live on? | Uso del agua para el litio: ¿de qué vamos a vivir los productores de quinua?
By Erbol: Ayllu Huatari and the use of water for lithium: What will quinoa producers live on? Great promises of economic well-being through lithium exploitation face an unavoidable reality: water—yes, enormous quantities of water are required to exploit this mineral. However, communities living in areas surrounding the Uyuni, Coipasa, and other salt flats, such as…
Clear intention to postpone the elections | Clara intención de postergar las elecciones
By Unitel: “There is a clear intention to postpone the elections,” says Carlos Valverde in response to constitutional challenges In his analysis, Valverde pointed to the government and also questioned why the Arcista bloc in the Chamber of Deputies has not advanced the package of laws to safeguard the process, despite having the majority. “There…
Documentary on Illegal Gold Mining in Yanacachi Narrates Violence and Criminalization Behind Extractivism | Documental sobre la minería ilegal del oro en Yanacachi narra la violencia y criminalización tras el extractivismo
By Erbol: AGENCIA DE NOTICIAS AMBIENTALES Under the title Illegal Gold Mining in Yanacachi: From Attacks on Environmental Defenders to the Criminalization of Flower Producers, the documentary by Jimena Mercado and Adriana Gutiérrez narrates, in 45 minutes, the multiple socio-environmental impacts of extractive activities in the pre-Columbian municipality, as well as the systematic attacks on defenders…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 