By El Diario: Rising Dollar, Climate Risks and Legal Uncertainty Expected to Fuel Inflation Modest increases in Bolivia’s official exchange rate, the arrival of the El Niño weather phenomenon, and ongoing legal uncertainty are expected to push inflation higher. The extent of the increase will depend largely on government policies, with vulnerable households likely to…
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The Cultural Battle and the Plunder of Bolivia’s Gas | La batalla cultural y el saqueo del gas en Bolivia
By Álvaro Ríos, Brujula Digital: During the 50 days of the recent criminal blockades in Bolivia, I came to understand that the cultural battle waged by the so-called anti-capitalist left remains as relevant as ever and continues to hold an unchallenged hegemony. Rodrigo Paz won political power, but he did not win the battle of…
Santa Cruz: Economic Ironies | Ironías económicas
Editorial, El Dia: Economic Ironies of Santa Cruz When Bolivia’s economy is viewed from the perspective of Santa Cruz, reality takes on a dramatic tone: how does the country’s economic engine keep running when the central government has designed policies that seem intent on undermining its productive structure? The answer lies in the stubborn resilience…
Bolivia’s Political Reset: Old Faces, New Voices | Bolivia en transición: viejos rostros, nuevas voces
By Brújula Digital: Bolivia’s political age crisis: between “old” and “new” politicians, what does renewal really mean? A statement by Minister Zamora sparked backlash among lawmakers and political figures, reopening the debate over old and young faces in politics — but above all, over what true political renewal actually means. Photo composition with images of…
Privatization of State-Owned Enterprises | La privatización de empresas del Estado
Editorial, El Diario: The privatization of state-owned enterprises has emerged as a key issue in discussions about reviving the country’s economy. During last year’s election campaign, privatization topped the national agenda, and most candidates pledged to sell off public companies in response to growing public demand. That position helped propel one political party to victory…
Unacceptable Lack of Self-Criticism | Inaceptable ausencia de autocrítica
Editorial, El Diario: After more than fifty days of violent protest marches and brutal road blockades, a period of calm has finally arrived for most of the population affected by such pressure tactics. The city of La Paz has been particularly harmed, as it is frequently a center of social unrest due to its status…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 