By Los Tiempos: The shortage of U.S. dollars hinders the import of fuels and essential goods | Carlos López Bolivia has solidified its position as the second economy with the highest country risk in Latin America, only behind Venezuela, according to J.P. Morgan’s Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI), updated as of April 14. With 2,190…
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Parallel Dollar Doesn’t Drop Below Bs 13 for Sale | Dólar paralelo no baja de los Bs 13 para la venta
By Juan Carlos Fortún, El Deber: Reference image of US dollars This Monday, April 14, it is listed at Bs 13.35, while on Thursday it was at Bs 13.50. The price of the parallel dollar does not drop below Bs 13 for sale. The website dolarboliviahoy listed the exchange rate today, Monday, April 14, at Bs 13.35,…
Parallel dollar exchange rate reaches Bs13.44 and is close to doubling the official rate | Cotización del dólar paralelo llega a Bs13,44 y está cerca de duplicar al cambio oficial
By Erika Ibáñez, La Razon: According to data from the BCB, the USDT cryptocurrency issued by the company Tether Limited and used as a reference for transactions reached a selling rate of Bs 13.43 on Wednesday. The lack of dollars in the country has been a problem dragging on since 2023. On Wednesday, April 9,…
Bolivia: Evolución de la política sobre criptomonedas | The evolution of crypto policy
Por SK Arora, Coin Telegram: De la prohibición a la adopción: La evolución de la política sobre criptomonedas en Bolivia REGULACION CRYPTO Puntos clave Bolivia ha tenido una relación turbulenta con las criptomonedas. En 2014, el país impuso una estricta prohibición del uso de criptoactivos, citando preocupaciones sobre la estabilidad financiera y la protección del…
Imposing a commission on card use abroad | Imponen una comisión por el uso de tarjetas en el extranjero
By Erika Ibáñez, https://www.la-razon.com; Eju.tv: Economist: Multiple exchange rates exist in Bolivia, now the ‘card dollar’ emerges The president of the College of Economists of Tarija told La Razón that with the new ASFI regulation imposing a commission on card use abroad, the government is acknowledging that the official rate is merely referential. In Bolivia,…
Inability to ensure subsidized fuel supply | Incapacidad para garantizar el suministro subsidiado de combustible
By Brújula Digital: Facing Supply Shortages, Government Offers Productive Sector Fuel Imports at International Prices After admitting its inability to ensure subsidized fuel supply, the government is offering miners and the agricultural sector the option to import fuel at international prices through YPFB The Minister of Hydrocarbons (2nd from Right) Presents the Government’s Offer. Photo:…
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