By Alfonso Gumucio Dagron, Brujula Digital: Blues and Light Blues Two decades ago, an overwhelming majority of my generation with a history in the so-called “left” of that time was dazzled by Evo Morales and idolized him. I never fell for it. Before he assumed his first government in 2006, I published articles in which…
Tag: authoritarianism
In times of crisis, (in)competence becomes evident | En momentos de crisis se hace evidente la (in)capacidad
By Cecilia Vargas Vásquez, Brujula Digital: The house of cards is collapsing, not due to external factors, but due to clear inefficiency and even negligence in governmental administration. The “fortress” built since 2006, or perhaps earlier, considering all the tantrums and speeches before Morales came to power, lacks solid foundations, proper materials, and both its…
A government that “arbitrarily” and “aggressively” restricts the use of credit cards | Un gobierno que de manera «arbitraria» y «agresiva» limita el uso de tarjetas de crédito
By Juan Carlos Véliz, Eju.tv: Economist calls the restriction on the use of credit cards abroad “arbitrary” The ASFI in Bolivia reported an “inadequate” use of credit and debit cards for transactions made abroad, leading to the establishment of controls and limitations. Gabriel Espinoza, former president of the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) and economist, described…
The worst crisis of values that ever existed | La peor crisis de valores que jamás existió
By Carlos Toranzo Roca, Brujula Digital: Cynicism and Lies: Dictatorial Project To get out of a crisis, the first thing to do is admit it. However, this is not the case in Bolivia, as President Arce insists on denying it. For years, he told us that Bolivia was shielded from the likely economic crises that…
Agreements that do not solve the crisis | Acuerdos que no resuelven la crisis
By German Huanca Luna, Urgente.bo: The proposals put forward in meetings with the business sector and previously with mayors and governors will not solve Bolivia’s economic crisis. These are agreements that lead nowhere, and the government is not taking responsibility for implementing economic measures to address the root of the problem. The current economic crisis…
Masista ineptitude towards businessmen | Ineptitud masista para con los empresarios
By Antonio Saravia, Brujula Digital: The 17 Points of Shame Once again, the charade. Once again, the usual “dialogue” with the government. Once again, the tame businessmen dancing to the tune they’re given, and once again, of course, signing an agreement that solves absolutely nothing. Once again, the shame. The first culprit is the government….
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