By Guido Añez, Eju.tv: Yesterday was one of those days in an electoral campaign that leaves no room for indifference, with a poll released by El Deber and a debate organized by the TSE from Santa Cruz. Both events were very significant and revealing. The poll presented some interesting developments. First, the surprising rise of Rodrigo Paz…
Insults, massacre accusations, and past reminders: the lowest points of the presidential debate | Insultos, acusaciones de masacres y recuerdos del pasado: los puntos más bajos del debate presidencial
By Jorge Soruco, Visión 360: Electoral Vision From “Samuelitio” to “who even knows you,” these were some of the attacks candidates hurled at each other during the first presidential debate organized by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). Moment of the debate. PHOTO: Screenshot Nicknames like “Samuelitio” and “k’encha”, accusations of involvement in massacres and causing national crises—these were…
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…
Scientific research in the Bicentenary | La investigación científica en el Bicentenario
By Francesco Zaratti: Korea, an example of accelerated development, allocates 4.81% of its GDP to scientific research (R+D); 30 times more than Bolivia, seven times more than the average for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and more than double the world average. With these numbers, it is not surprising that R+D in Bolivia is…
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…
They dynamite the system when it stops serving them | Dinamitan el sistema cuando este deja de servirles
Editorial El Día: The “Fearsome” Null Vote In Bolivia, the null vote has historically been a form of protest—a sign of distrust, exclusion, or political fatigue. However, in the volatile run-up to the August 17 elections, its intentional and strategic use by Evo Morales’ faction raises an unsettling question: are we witnessing a legitimate expression…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 