By Henry Oporto, Brújula Digital: To mark the 200th anniversary of Bolivia’s founding, Brújula Digital presents its Bicentennial Special—a pluralistic journey through the many layers that shape the country’s history, identity, and future. This collection includes 17 essays by the nation’s most prominent analysts, published here. Recently, former president and historian Carlos Mesa drew a parallel between…
Scientific research in the Bicentenary | La investigación científica en el Bicentenario
By Francesco Zaratti: Korea, an example of accelerated development, allocates 4.81% of its GDP to scientific research (R+D); 30 times more than Bolivia, seven times more than the average for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and more than double the world average. With these numbers, it is not surprising that R+D in Bolivia is…
Most foresee rising inflation and unemployment in 2026, survey shows | La mayoría prevé que en 2026 aumentará la inflación y el desempleo, según encuesta
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Visión 360: Moderate Expectations The data reveal deep concern over food security and household purchasing power. 71% say their food expenses will increase. People inquire about food prices at the Rodríguez market. Photo: ABI Looking ahead to 2026, people hold moderate expectations, with most believing that unemployment, inflation, and interest rates…
They dynamite the system when it stops serving them | Dinamitan el sistema cuando este deja de servirles
Editorial El Día: The “Fearsome” Null Vote In Bolivia, the null vote has historically been a form of protest—a sign of distrust, exclusion, or political fatigue. However, in the volatile run-up to the August 17 elections, its intentional and strategic use by Evo Morales’ faction raises an unsettling question: are we witnessing a legitimate expression…
Failed Bicentennial | Bicentenario fallido
By Juan José Toro, Brújula Digital: Without being a cyclical repetition of history, there are striking similarities between the “centenary” governments of Bautista Saavedra and Luis Arce: Both were in charge of leading the celebrations for Bolivia’s centennial anniversaries—Saavedra for the first, and Arce for the second—toward the end of their terms. Bautista handed over…
Evo Returns Using His Radio to Spread Manipulated Polls | Evo reaparece con su radio para difundir encuestas manipuladas
By Vision 360: Bolivia Verifica Radio Kawsachun Coca continues to spread fake polls A social researcher and statistics expert from the Universidad Mayor de San Simón explained that the posts from “Atlas Electoral” are part of a systematic effort for electoral propaganda. Radio Kawsachun Coca (RKC) has repeatedly published images showing poll results from “Atlas…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 