By ANF, Eju.,tv: Guilds warn candidates: “Don’t promise something you won’t fulfill, otherwise you will have problems.” For both the guilds and Conamype, the exclusion of these sectors is troubling in a scenario where Bolivia’s economy faces strong external and internal pressures. The final stretch of Bolivia’s general elections, which will have a runoff on…
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Reservas de oro de Bolivia: controversia por las ventas anticipadas del Banco Central | Bolivia’s gold reserves: controversy over Central Bank’s advance sales
Por Mar Puig, UPI: Bolivia posee oficialmente unas 24,1 toneladas de oro, pero solo el 9% —poco más de 2 toneladas— está almacenado en el país. El resto se guarda en bancos extranjeros. Foto: chiplanay/Pixabay Sep. 22 (UPI) — Bolivia enfrenta un creciente debate sobre el manejo de sus reservas de oro luego de que el…
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…
UPEA and María Galindo Brought Down | La UPEA y María Galindo por los suelos
By Pedro Portugal, Brujula Digital: María Galindo must be worried. On Tuesday, September 9, she stormed into the offices of the Political Science Department at the Public University of El Alto. She arrived with her arrogance and overbearing attitude—the same approach that often wins her success when she confronts public offices: there, she humiliates at…
They see cynicism in government advertising that tries to highlight false achievements | Ven cinismo en publicidad estatal que trata de destacar falsos logros
By El Diario: Authorities must be held accountable Questioning the ongoing government media campaign aimed at showcasing the supposed achievements of the current administration, Comunidad Ciudadana (CC) deputy Carlos Alarcón condemned the cynicism of an administration that is leaving the country in ruins while trying to pass this heavy burden onto the next government. The…
Cumulative Food Inflation Climbs to 22% Through August | La Inflación acumulada de alimentos escala al 22% hasta agosto
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Visión 360: More Expensive Products Twelve-month cumulative food inflation has reached 31.21%. Prices rose for chicken meat, beef, and bananas. Egg supply at a market in La Paz. Photo: ABI While the Consumer Price Index (CPI) peaked at 18.09%, food inflation recorded a much higher cumulative rate of 22% in the…
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