By Álvaro Rosales, Unitel; Eju.tv: IMF Case: More than 80 countries received financing, but only in Bolivia it became a crime, economists question This Friday, the ruling will be read against former Minister of Economy José Luis Parada for IMF financing to address the Covid-19 emergency; the defense announced an appeal. This Friday, the ruling…
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Bolivia: Monetary Issuance Grew by 815% from 2006 to 2024 | La emisión monetaria creció en un 815% del 2006 al 2024
By Fernando Romero, Eju.tv: As of August 2025, despite INE data showing a slowdown in inflation, Bolivia’s accumulated (18.09%) and year-on-year (24.15%) inflation rates remain high. Estimates suggest this year will close between 22% and 25%. Alongside the shortage of dollars (and their high cost), fuel scarcity, reverse contraband, and other issues, excessive monetary issuance…
The Historic Opportunity to Change the MAS Constitution | La oportunidad histórica de cambiar la constitución del MAS
By Gustavo Blacutt, Vision 360: Today is not about fearing a complete reform of the MAS Constitution, but about embracing it with responsibility and historical vision. If we let this moment slip away, we may never again have such a clear chance to rebuild the economic, political, and legal foundations of our country. Following the…
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…
Dollar Shortage: Restrictions Cause 40% Drop in Card Spending | Escasez de dólares: por restricciones, consumo con tarjetas cae en 40%
By Erika Ibáñez, La Razón: Guido Balcázar, general manager of Credit Card Administrator (ATC) Red Enlace, confirmed to La Razón that restrictions due to the dollar shortage have had a “significant” impact on card use. A person uses a debit card at an ATM. Photo: Social Media Credit and debit cards are a fundamental tool for modern…
Violence in Santa Cruz: Armed land-grabbers shoot and wound a worker at a farm in Guarayos | Violencia en Santa Cruz: Avasalladores armados hieren de bala a trabajador de un predio en Guarayos
By Unitel: More than 50 armed men with shotguns, sticks, and firecrackers, all wearing masks, violently entered the property. They set fire to everything in their path The “land-takers” even set fire to forested areas, according to the complaint A new case of land seizure was reported in the municipality of Ascensión de Guarayos, in…
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