By Erbol: PREVENTIVE ACTIONS REQUESTED Conflicts over the invasion of public lands are reported in Pando due to the Brazil nut harvest Brazil nut harvest in Pando. Illustrative image The 2024-2025 Brazil nut harvest in Pando has sparked a series of conflicts among Brazil nut collectors, farmers, seasonal workers, and landowners, who accuse each other…
Bolivia: With the highest fiscal deficit in its history by its Bicentennial | En su Bicentenario con el déficit fiscal más alto de su historia
By Erbol: QUESTIONED THE ECONOMIC MODEL Cainco to Luis Arce: ‘Are you aware that the country will have the highest fiscal deficit in its history by its Bicentennial?’ The president of the Santa Cruz Chamber of Industry, Commerce, Services, and Tourism (Cainco), Jean Pierre Antelo, posed a series of questions to President Luis Arce on…
Let the citizens think, not just the candidates | Que piense la ciudadanía, no solo los candidatos
By Carlos Toranzo Roca, Brújula Digital: People are worried about pressing issues: the lack of dollars, the black market, lines to obtain diesel and gasoline, and food price inflation nearing 20%. The increase is even greater for imported food products. Opposition candidates claim these will be the top priorities to address. Some promise to resolve…
Lack of dollars, inflation, and social conflicts | Falta de dólares, inflación y conflictos sociales
By Unitel.bo, Eju.tv: Lack of dollars, inflation, and social conflicts: Economic sectors urge the government to address these issues Exporters believe it is time for the government to leverage the private sector’s capacity to bring fresh foreign currency into the country and inject it into the economy. In a general election year, economic sectors urge…
Poor fuel quality causes engine failures | Mala calidad del combustible provoca fallas en motores
By El Diario: Lack of control and oversight lamented Once again, vehicle owners are voicing their protests on social media due to the poor fuel quality, which is damaging their vehicles, particularly the engines. Users note that the color of the fuel is noticeably different. Some consulted mechanics have also confirmed that engine failures are…
The gold jewelry business is revived, and exports soar | Revive el negocio de la joyería de oro y las exportaciones se disparan
By DANIEL ZENTENO, La Razon: As of November 2024, the United Arab Emirates accounted for 96% of purchases of Bolivian gold jewelry. A goldsmith in his workshop. The gold jewelry sector experienced significant growth in 2024. After a 2023 marked by low figures and limited markets, jewelry exports reached $168.4 million by November 2024, compared…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 