By Humberto Vacaflor, El Diario: While we wait for Jaime Dunn’s candidacy, the political campaign is focused on MAS and the parties and candidates who are its familiar faces. Within MAS, there are new signs that its leaders and members are beginning to grasp a bit of humor. The currently hidden advisors of Andrónico said…
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“Move ahead with much more strength than before, with greater freedom” | “Ir con mucha más fuerza que antes, con mayores libertades”
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: Electoral race “There are people trying to obstruct, but my candidacy is moving forward with more strength than before,” says Dunn The economist responded to the former MNR leader and said that “instead of making things easier, he tries to obstruct.” Jaime Dunn in a file photo. Photo: APG Presidential…
Undergoing economic, energy, and education crisis | Experimentando crisis económica, energética y educativa
By El Diario: Government seeks to retain power Analysts: Bolivia is experiencing an economic, energy, and education crisis The current administration of the Movement for Socialism (MAS) has led Bolivia into an economic, energy, and education crisis. Now, the government’s concern is focused on retaining power rather than solving the disaster caused by its improvised…
Retirees lose their purchasing power due to the dollar crisis | Los jubilados pierden su poder adquisitivo por crisis del dólar
By El Diario: The dollar crisis has driven up the prices of all products. Inflation nearly reached double digits in 2024, and the purchasing power of the boliviano has been losing its value. The most affected are the most vulnerable families, but also retirees, who do not receive annual wage increases. Inflation in 2024 reached…
Bolivia, second highest country risk in Latin America after a 20% increase in April | Bolivia, segunda en riesgo país en América Latina tras un aumento del 20% en abril
By Los Tiempos: The shortage of U.S. dollars hinders the import of fuels and essential goods | Carlos López Bolivia has solidified its position as the second economy with the highest country risk in Latin America, only behind Venezuela, according to J.P. Morgan’s Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI), updated as of April 14. With 2,190…
Clear intention to postpone the elections | Clara intención de postergar las elecciones
By Unitel: “There is a clear intention to postpone the elections,” says Carlos Valverde in response to constitutional challenges In his analysis, Valverde pointed to the government and also questioned why the Arcista bloc in the Chamber of Deputies has not advanced the package of laws to safeguard the process, despite having the majority. “There…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 