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…
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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…
Welfarism as a Political Tool | El asistencialismo como herramienta política
By Beatriz Cahuasa, Visión 360: Today more than ever, we need a critical citizenry that asks itself: do we want a State that supports our development, or one that keeps us dependent? The results of Bolivia’s most recent presidential elections should not surprise us. Campaign promises catered to what the electorate wanted to hear: the…
NIR, small and a challenge for the new government | RIN, pequeño y desafío para el nuevo gobierno
By Germán Huanca, Urgente.bo: A figure has just been released that, last year, was kept highly secretive around this time. The Central Bank of Bolivia, today, before the end of the MAS’s 20 years in power, made public the new data on Net International Reserves (NIR) as of August 31, 2025. Bolivia had a total…
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