By El Diario: According to analysts’ criteria The energy crisis and the exchange rate are generating uncertainty. Structural measures have not yet been presented, and emphasis is being placed on two sectors to attract foreign currency: hydrocarbons and mining. Mineral exports in the first quarter of 2026 reached $951.7 million, out of a total of…
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“It’s not enough,” people say on the street as inflation heads toward double digits in 2026 | “No alcanza”, dice la gente en la calle, mientras la inflación apunta a dos dígitos en 2026
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Rising prices are already hitting daily life: households are cutting consumption and adjusting spending, eating has become a luxury, while the IMF projects inflation of 20.7% for 2026, in a context of foreign currency shortages and lower export income Beyond complex macroeconomic technicalities, the word inflation is synonymous with fear….
Bolivia: The country that benefits from its migrants, but does not think about them | El país que se beneficia de sus migrantes, pero no piensa en ellos
By Windsor Hernani, Vision 360: Bolivia’s problem is not only the lack of foreign currency, but also the absence of a policy that considers those who generate it—not only exporters, but migrants as well. Projections from the International Monetary Fund outline an adverse economic scenario for Bolivia: a contraction of -3.3% of GDP, inflation above…
We have the key to our development, but we are not using it | Tenemos la llave de nuestro desarrollo, pero no la estamos usando
By Oscar Antezana, El Dia: Throughout this series of four articles, we have pointed to the pressing need for a development strategy; otherwise, we may achieve economic growth without actual development. Hasn’t that been the case during the 20 years of MAS rule, even if we go further back? In these pieces, we have addressed…
17 years after the Las Américas case, Gary Prado denounces a “setup” that was never proven | 17 años del caso Las Américas, Gary Prado denuncia un “montaje” que nunca se probó
By Ariel Melgar, El Deber: Gary Prado in an interview with EL DEBER The lawyer stated that the case had a strong political impact, as it involved civic, business, and political leaders from Santa Cruz. The IACHR is investigating the deaths of three people resulting from the police intervention at the downtown hotel Seventeen years after…
Dollar account rigidity persists and USDT is an alternative | Persiste la rigidez para cuentas en dólares y el USDT es alternativa
By Erika Segales, El Deber: USDT is one of the most widely used types of digital dollars in the country, amid the shortage of foreign currency. Photo: Binance The amounts required to open an account range between $5,000 and $10,000. In addition, transaction limits have become barriers for users. In a context marked by a…
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