By Oscar Antezana, El Día: The previous article clearly set out the need — the “why” — to urgently increase exports. Let us now look at some elements of the “how.” “An export-led growth strategy must be designed and executed considering that it is companies that have to respond to economic policies and/or market signals” (The Magic of…
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Bolivia is dying on us again: why export | Bolivia se nos vuelve a morir: por qué exportar
By Oscar Antezana, El Día: Under current economic conditions —highly indebted, short on dollars, with reduced gas exports yet an urgent need to generate foreign currency— it is imperative and urgent to increase and diversify exports. Otherwise, just like 40 years ago, when former President Víctor Paz Estenssoro coined the historic phrase “Bolivia is dying…
Llama Meat Heads to the U.S. | Carne de llama rumbo a EE.UU.
By El Diario: Llama meat in process to reach the U.S. market The president of the Bolivian Association of Camelid Producers, Wilfredo Chambi, reported that the protocols for the export of charque (dehydrated meat) from llama to the United States market have been sent. “A week ago, the protocols we must comply with for export to the…
Bolivian coffee prices rise up to 400%, but production remains far below historical levels | Precios del café boliviano suben hasta un 400%, pero producción sigue muy por debajo de niveles históricos
By ANF, El Deber: While in previous years a quintal in the domestic market sold for between 350 and 450 bolivianos, it now reaches values of 1,570 to 1,650 bolivianos. Bolivian coffee is experiencing a paradoxical moment. While prices are reaching historic highs, production remains far below the levels achieved in past decades. This was…
From the Bolivian Amazon to the White House | De la Amazonía Boliviana a la Casa Blanca
By EFE, Vision 360: Açaí produced by Tacana Indigenous people in the Bolivian Amazon is sold across from the White House in Washington They affirm that the “trilogy of producers–private company–FAO” has already allowed Bolivian products to be sold in the form of ice cream and smoothies across from the White House. FAO’s deputy representative…
Bolivian cacao in higher demand in Argentina and Europe for its high quality | Cacao boliviano más demandado en Argentina y Europa por su alta calidad
By El Mundo: PRODUCTION. Bolivian cacao is highly valued in the international market for its quality and flavor, with exports concentrated in the Netherlands (37%), followed by Germany (21%) and Argentina (13%). Eighty percent of tree cultivation is concentrated in the department of La Paz. In the local market, it is used in the chocolate industry,…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 