El Diario: Alert from Economists Food inflation as of August is close to 7%, but it had already reached 6% in the first half of the year, and the situation could worsen due to the climate of conflict. National authorities have indicated that marches and blockades will impact the prices of agricultural products. The International…
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Exporting does not mean that there will be dollars! | ¡Exportar no significa que habrá dólares!
El Periodico, Eju.tv: For Caincotar, Bolivia’s exports will not solve the dollar shortage problem Foreign trade revenues are minimal, and the conflict over the lack of U.S. dollars requires long-term policies, stated the president, Marina Ruiz. The country’s exports will not solve the problem of the dollar shortage, which requires long-term policies from the national…
High Fiscal Deficit Poses Risk, Tough Measures Needed | Alto déficit fiscal amenaza al país: Urgen medidas drásticas
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: Spending must be reduced They warn that the high fiscal deficit is a risk and its correction will require tough measures The former president of the BCB, Juan Antonio Morales, stated that the deficit is corrected with an increase in taxes or a reduction in spending, especially on investment,…
Senate Repeals Controversial Law Allowing Clearing of 20 Hectares | Senado abroga la polémica Ley que permitía el desmonte de hasta 20 hectáreas
By Marisol Alvarado, Vision 360: The Senate repealed the third so-called “incendiary” law, Law 741, which allowed the clearing of up to 20 hectares CC senator Andrea Barrientos stated that a new regulation will be drafted, expected by next week, to address any legal gaps left by the repeal of these laws. Land consumed by…
Evo, Lucho, it’s the economy, stupid! | Evo, Lucho, es la economía, !estúpidos!
By José Gabriel Espinoza, Brujula Digital: As expected, Luis Arce has linked the cycle of mobilizations that began this week to the political aspirations of Evo Morales. According to President Arce, the blockades and marches have a single objective: securing Morales’ candidacy for the 2025 presidential elections. First fact: Arce is willing to strengthen Morales’…
Bolivia, Is it a Failed State? | Bolivia, ¿Es un Estado fallido?
By Carlos Dabdoub Arrien, Eju.tv: The Bolivian state has adopted various styles of government in the past hundred years. Some of them have been known as liberalism, nationalism, military dictatorship, neoliberalism, or populism. However, none of them have adequately resolved the country’s economic, political, social, and cultural situation, to the point where, nowadays, people speak…
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