By El Diario: Government seeks to retain power Analysts: Bolivia is experiencing an economic, energy, and education crisis The current administration of the Movement for Socialism (MAS) has led Bolivia into an economic, energy, and education crisis. Now, the government’s concern is focused on retaining power rather than solving the disaster caused by its improvised…
Retirees lose their purchasing power due to the dollar crisis | Los jubilados pierden su poder adquisitivo por crisis del dólar
By El Diario: The dollar crisis has driven up the prices of all products. Inflation nearly reached double digits in 2024, and the purchasing power of the boliviano has been losing its value. The most affected are the most vulnerable families, but also retirees, who do not receive annual wage increases. Inflation in 2024 reached…
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…
MYOPIA: HE RAN INTO CHINA! | MIOPÍA: ¡SE TOPÓ CON CHINA!
By Oscar Antezana Malpartida: For decades, China has been the world’s factory, where increasingly automated and high-tech production chains manufacture everything from household goods and footwear to electronics, raw materials for construction, appliances, and solar panels. These factories meet the demand of U.S. and global consumers for affordable goods, but they have also fueled a…
Bolivia, second highest country risk in Latin America after a 20% increase in April | Bolivia, segunda en riesgo país en América Latina tras un aumento del 20% en abril
By Los Tiempos: The shortage of U.S. dollars hinders the import of fuels and essential goods | Carlos López Bolivia has solidified its position as the second economy with the highest country risk in Latin America, only behind Venezuela, according to J.P. Morgan’s Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI), updated as of April 14. With 2,190…
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…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 