By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: Santa Cruz Businessmen: “Arce’s message must be aligned with how we will tackle this difficult situation” “He must change the economy to overcome the two most important problems we have,” said Óscar Mario Justiniano. The president of the Federation of Private Entrepreneurs of Santa Cruz (FEPSC), Óscar Mario Justiniano, said…
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Costs of products have risen by up to 50% | Los costos de los productos escalaron hasta en 50%
By Juan Carlos Véliz, Eju.tv: The costs of products have risen by up to 50% in fairs and neighborhood stores in El Alto and La Paz A multinational beverage company has increased its prices by between 0.50 and 1 Boliviano for its products in stores and warehouses in both cities. Prices have also increased for…
Political and economic crisis a year before the bicentennial | Crisis política y económica a un año del bicentenario
By Alejandra Hinojosa, Eju.tv: Analysts see a country in political and economic crisis a year before the bicentennial Economist Roberto Laserna believes the crisis is in its early stages and may worsen. Therefore, it should be noted that the longer it takes to address it, the higher the social and economic cost will be. Source: lostiempos.com…
Families say those detained in Bolivia failed coup were tricked. President says it’s not his problem | Familias dicen que los detenidos en Bolivia por intento de golpe fallido fueron engañados. El presidente dice que no es su problema
By Megan Janetsky and Paola Flores, Associated Press, The Canadian Press, Yahoo News: Families say those detained in Bolivia failed coup were tricked. President says it’s not his problem LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The death threats came rolling in shortly after Gimena Silva’s husband was detained on accusations that he took part in a failed…
57 Blockade Points Reported Across the Country | Reportan 57 puntos de bloqueos en diferentes puntos del país
El Deber: According to the report, these blockades are affecting five departments. According to the national government, there are a total of 57 blockade points in five departments; four of which are due to sectoral demands, and the rest are in response to the strike called by the Bolivian Chamber of International Transport, which demands…
Blockades, $1=Bs12.50, no diesel
By Juan Carlos Salinas, El Deber: With the dollar at Bs 12.50 and no diesel, the heavy transport sector initiates an indefinite blockade in the country At their national assembly, the transporters also set a 72-hour deadline for solutions, or they will demand early presidential elections. There are already three regions with roadblocks. In a…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 