By Carlos Toranzo, Brujula Digital: Racism has been one of the political customs that has run throughout the entirety of Bolivian history, joining the centuries-old discrimination of indigenous and popular sectors by oligarchies or aristocracies. If more than a century ago aristocracies discriminated against Indians, in the 21st century urban popular sectors and popular mestizos…
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What changes for your wallet? Bolivia eliminates the Financial Transactions Tax | ¿Qué cambia para tu bolsillo? Eliminan el impuesto a transacciones financieras en Bolivia
By Red Uno: President Rodrigo Paz enacted Law 1717, which eliminates the Financial Transactions Tax (ITF), a levy that had taxed multiple banking operations since 2006. Photo: Dollar and euro banknotes (El Cronista) President Rodrigo Paz enacted Law 1717, which eliminates the Financial Transactions Tax (ITF), a levy that had taxed multiple banking operations since…
The political party is not a taxi | El partido político no es un taxi
By Johnny Nogales, El Dia: In La Paz, the election for governor has turned into an open controversy. Those who question the Electoral Tribunal’s decision not to proceed with a runoff face those who defend it. In that scenario, it is worth pausing to examine the underlying problem. The objection now raised to the NGP…
“To raise wages without productivity is equivalent to cordially inviting insolvency” | “Aumentar salarios sin productividad equivale a invitar cordialmente a la insolvencia”
By Unitel: Warns analyst Chávez Analyst Gonzalo Chávez brought to the table the COB’s demand for a 20% wage increase and the government’s decision to raise the national minimum wage by that same percentage after lifting fuel subsidies [Photo: UNITEL] / Analyst Gonzalo Chávez. In a text published on his social media accounts, analyst Gonzalo…
Rodrigo Paz: Falling optimism | Cae el optimismo
By Unitel: What is behind the decline in public optimism about the country’s direction?Analysts respond According to the study conducted by Ipsos-CIESMORI for UNITEL, between February and March, the perception that the country is heading in the “right direction” fell from 63% to 53% Ortiz and Ortuño shared their views following the release of the…
Wage Clash | Choque salarial
By Erbol: Wage Demand Questioned Private sector rejects the wage increase demanded by the COB: “it is unfeasible” The president of the CNC, Eduardo Olivo. The National Chamber of Commerce (CNC) and the National Chamber of Industries (CNI) rejected the proposal of the Bolivian Workers’ Central (COB) to increase the base salary by 20%. “This…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 