By EFE, Brujula Digital: Around 258,000 Bolivians Turn to Cryptocurrencies Due to Dollar Shortage A woman walks in front of a currency exchange house. Photo: EFE The Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) reported on Thursday that around 258,000 Bolivians have been using cryptocurrencies over the past three months, following the official authorization for buying, selling,…
Evo Morales: The Elephant in the Room | El elefante en la habitación
By Gonzalo Colque, Brujula Digital: For many, Evo Morales is the cause of Bolivia’s economic crisis and the political problems eating away at the country. Yet, despite his critics’ efforts to downplay his presence, Morales remains the strongest presidential candidate, especially after his recent show of force. Acknowledging him as the “elephant in the room”…
What to Do with State-Owned Companies? | ¿Qué hacer con las empresas del Estado?
By Francesco Zaratti: It is said that a Spanish farmer visited a convent and was amazed by the row of half-busts that adorned the cloister. While a friar explained that one was St. Peter, another St. Paul, and yet another St. Francis, the farmer couldn’t help but comment, “From the waist up, I too am…
Arce’s Support Plummets to 4-Year Low | Cae respaldo de Arce al nivel más bajo en 4 años
Brujula Digital: Support for Arce drops 20 points and reaches its lowest level in 4 years; only 5% believe the economy is doing well Support for President Luis Arce reached its lowest point this month since the beginning of his administration in November 2020, after suffering a 20-point drop since January. A survey by the…
Masistas fascists | Masistas fascistas
By Juan Jose Toro Montoya, Vision 360: If Evo and his followers didn’t have their evident tendency toward violence, they would have let a period pass so that their leader could run again, but as it seems, they don’t want to relinquish power even for an instant. Juan Evo Morales Ayma could have gone down…
Santa Cruz: has the potential for further growth, but it faces four obstacles | puede crecer más, pero enfrenta cuatro obstáculos
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: Santa Cruz is a leader in productive development, exports, and is the fastest-growing economy in Bolivia. However, to further contribute to both its own development and that of the country, it faces four major obstacles: lack of legal certainty for investment, export restrictions, land seizures, and infrastructure and logistics…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 