By Los Tiempos: The new president of the State must seek alliances in the Congress The candidates are obliged to debate in the second round. | Wilson Cahuaya/Los Tiempos How will the new Government face governance? just as defined by political scientists: “the capacity of the political system to make collective decisions, implement them effectively,…
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Dollar Shortage, a Very Important Issue | Escasez de dólares, cuestión muy importante
Editorial, El Diario: It is a truism that the country is running short of dollars, at a time when the populist stage is ending and a new government is expected to face this problem, one of the most serious today. During the years of “evista” misrule, the country received a considerable amount of foreign currency,…
Bolivia: Cartel haven | Refugio narco
By El Diario: They confirm that drug traffickers take refuge in Bolivia The United States’ decertification of Bolivia, as a country failing to comply with international agreements against drug trafficking, confirms that the nation is a safe haven for narcotrafficking. The Government, however, insists on denying the presence of cartels, describing them merely as emissaries…
Runoff Without Legitimacy? | ¿Balotaje sin legitimidad?
By Eju.tv: Legitimacy in doubt: Can the winner of the unprecedented runoff govern without social backing or a parliamentary majority? The runoff exposes the fragility of political representation, with reactive campaigns and a volatile electorate; analysts warn that a victory in the second round does not guarantee legitimacy if the winner lacks support in the…
Former Minister: “The next government must bring $5 billion to resolve the first year of its term, just in the energy sector” | Exministro: “El próximo Gobierno tiene que venir con $us 5.000 millones para resolver el primer año de su mandato, solo en materia energética”
By Unitel: Álvaro Ríos believes the next administration will face a “titanic task” to resolve the energy crisis and will need to bring in “a lot of cash” to supply the country with fuel. Former Hydrocarbons Minister Álvaro Ríos expressed concern over the fuel crisis Bolivia is going through and criticized the Government’s response, pointing…
Narcotraffick 101: The masista legacy | Narcotráfico 101: El legado masista
By Jorge Soruco, Visión 360: The country’s privileged geographic location is coveted by criminal groups Bolivia: a hub for drug production, transit, and distribution for cartels Cartels from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico operate in Bolivia, sparking violence and exposing the lack of international coordination, according to experts. Cases of cartels in Bolivia. CREATION: Abecor…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 