By Marco Antonio Chuquimia, El Deber: Amparo Ballivián proposes three measures to overcome the deficit and win elections in the first round Amparo Ballivián, economist. Photo: Fuad Landívar The former World Bank director recalled that the country has only had two female presidents, and she aspires to be the third. The central axis of the…
Foundations question lithium contracts, call them inconsistent, and urge the Legislature for a “thorough analysis” | Fundaciones observan contratos del litio, afirman que son incongruentes y piden al Legislativo un “análisis exhaustivo”
By Fernando Chávez, Visión 360: The technical and financial clauses of the contracts favor the companies Uranium and CBC, according to the analysis. A lithium industrialization plant. Photo: YLB The Jubileo, Milenio, and Solón foundations, along with the Geneva Club (CDG) and the Bolivia Documentation and Information Center (Cedib), have raised a series of concerns…
Parallel market dollar drives national economy | Dólar del mercado paralelo mueve economía nacional
By El Diario: The currency is above Bs 11 Parallel exchange rates emerge due to the Central Bank of Bolivia’s (BCB) inability to implement an effective exchange rate policy caused by a lack of reserves. As a result, most economic transactions are conducted using the dollar quoted in the parallel market, which remains above 11…
Skepticism About Unity | El escepticismo sobre la unidad
By Carlos Toranzo Roca, Brujula Digital: I believe that we Bolivians, especially those from the western region, are closer to pessimism than optimism. However, both in the east and among the Collas, we share skepticism about politics and what politicians do. The conduct of most of them, for decades, has led Bolivians to distrust their…
Bolivia’s Carnaval de Oruro in March 2025: Here is What You Need to Know | Carnaval de Oruro en Bolivia en marzo de 2025: esto es lo que necesitas saber
By Travel and Tour World: Travelers from Argentina, Australia, Albania, Algeria, Armenia Boost Global Appeal at Bolivia’s Carnaval de Oruro in March 2025: Here is What You Need to Know Explore the enchanting Carnaval de Oruro in Bolivia, a spectacular celebration of folk dancing, live performances, and colorful parades. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural…
YPFB buys diesel with an alleged overprice of more than $7.5 million | YPFB compra diésel con más de $us 7,5 millones de supuesto sobreprecio
By Brújula Digital: YARBEL SA has no website or social media presence, according to an internet search, and only appears in a business directory. With a one-week difference, YPFB awarded diesel purchases to two companies at more than double the price per cubic meter, according to awarding documents obtained by Brújula Digital. The company that…
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