By RTP, Eju.tv: Analyst: Gonzalo Chávez So far this year, inflation has reached nearly 17%. Economic analyst Gonzalo Chávez warned that inflation in Bolivia has exceeded control limits, severely affecting the purchasing power of the population, especially in the food sector, which, he noted, has seen price hikes of up to 40%. “If we compare…
The Bicentennial: Let’s Celebrate and Value Our Gastronomy | El bicentenario: celebremos y valoremos nuestra gastronomía
By Oscar Antezana, El Día: No one, in their wildest imagination, could have thought Bolivia would celebrate its 200th anniversary in the mud. But if this August 17 we choose wisely, we can begin rebuilding our nation from its 201st year of independence. Not as the inept president called for, a “second independence”… though perhaps…
Presidential Debate: Candidates Fail to Address Mercury Pollution from Gold Mining | Debate presidencial: candidatos no plantean soluciones a la contaminación por mercurio en la explotación del oro
By Erbol: ELECTIONS 2025 Environmental News Agency None of the eight presidential candidates who participated in the first presidential debate—organized by the Plurinational Electoral Body (OEP) in coordination with the National Association of Journalists of Bolivia (ANPB) and the Confederation of Private Entrepreneurs of Bolivia (CEPB)—presented any solution to the environmental, soil, and river pollution…
1825 – 2025: 200 Years of Individual Effort in Bolivian Sports | 200 Años de Esfuerzo Individual en el Deporte Boliviano
By Bolivian Thoughts: In 2025, Bolivia commemorates two centuries of independence. Over that time, individual achievements have driven transformation and become a source of national pride. In sports, this personal effort has found strong expression in disciplines where talent, consistency, and willpower make all the difference. Among them, tennis has stood out as a symbol…
The Bicentennial War | La guerra del Bicentenario
By Antonio Saravia, Vision 360: As we can see, we are the eternal bottom-dweller, but we had opportunities when we embraced liberal programs. Last week, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte sparked outrage in Bolivia when she declared in her Independence Day speech that Bolivia, like Cuba and Venezuela, was a “failed” state. A reckless comment coming…
200 Years of Flavor: The Evolution of Food in Bolivia (1825–2025) | 200 Años de Sabor: La Evolución de la Comida en Bolivia (1825–2025)
By Bolivian Thoughts: In 2025, Bolivia celebrates 200 years of independence—not only a political milestone, but also a moment to honor our living culture. One of the richest and most diverse expressions of that culture is our food. Over two centuries, the diet of the Bolivian people has changed, evolved, and endured, reflecting who we…
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