According to an international study Nine out of ten Bolivians believe the country is on the wrong track A survey conducted in 26 countries by Ipsos Ciesmori during the second quarter of the year found that 90% of Bolivians—nine out of ten—believe the country is on the wrong path, far from the global average of…
Tag: bad politics
Without Direction and Rudder | Sin norte y sin timón
Editorial, El Dia: In his desperation to find effective solutions to combat the economic crisis, Luis Arce constantly changes his mind. One day he insists that everything is going well and accuses the opposition of fabricating problems; the next, he acknowledges some difficulties, attributing them to the international context or to sabotage by the right-wing….
The Tragicomedy and Agony of MAS | La tragicomedia y agonía del MAS
Editorial, El Diario: Throughout Bolivia’s history, political parties that came to power united eventually split into opposing and even antagonistic factions once they began enjoying the perks of power. These parties ended their cycle by succumbing to the reality of a new historical phase. In such situations, party groups repeated the drama of disorder, division,…
Textile workers: “We are not producing; we are at zero; all the workshops have stopped” | Textileros: “No estamos produciendo, estamos cero, todos los talleres han parado”
By Omar Pereyra, Eju.tv: Héctor Arratia, a textile worker, reported that they are no longer making clothing because the cost of raw materials has increased by 50%, affecting around a thousand workers. He also mentioned the government’s failure to conduct inspections where the fabric is sold. “Unfortunately, since the price of fabric increased, we are…
There is no choice but to make adjustments; the money has run out in Bolivia | No queda sino hacer ajustes, se acabó el dinero en Bolivia.
Brújula Digital: Due to budget cuts, Tarija reduced the number of secretariats from 13 to 5 and removed 2,000 employees Governor of Tarija, Óscar Montes, after the meeting with the Government. Photo: Social Networks The governor of Tarija, Óscar Montes, announced that due to budget cuts, the department reduced the number of secretariats from 13…
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….
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 