By Ronald MacLean-Abaroa, Brujula Digital: If we’re not yet a “failed state,” we’re headed there—and fast. Today, Bolivia likely has the weakest government in its history since the Revolution of 1952. Possibly comparable to the UDP in the early ’80s and more similar to the misrule of Juan José Torres and the “People’s Assembly.” But…
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The disgusting double standards of the MAS | La repugnante doble moral masista
ANF, Eju.tv: Police allow civilians to carry shields in defense of Arce, two years ago they arrested 8 “shield bearers” In addition, many of the young people were wearing helmets or caps, balaclavas or face masks, goggles, and gloves, occupying the street from end to end. Meanwhile, the police retreated toward the walls. The “shield-bearers”…
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,…
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…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 