By Unitel: Warns analyst Chávez Analyst Gonzalo Chávez brought to the table the COB’s demand for a 20% wage increase and the government’s decision to raise the national minimum wage by that same percentage after lifting fuel subsidies [Photo: UNITEL] / Analyst Gonzalo Chávez. In a text published on his social media accounts, analyst Gonzalo…
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Rodrigo Paz: Falling optimism | Cae el optimismo
By Unitel: What is behind the decline in public optimism about the country’s direction?Analysts respond According to the study conducted by Ipsos-CIESMORI for UNITEL, between February and March, the perception that the country is heading in the “right direction” fell from 63% to 53% Ortiz and Ortuño shared their views following the release of the…
DEVELOPMENT IS ALSO BUILT ABROAD | EL DESARROLLO TAMBIÉN SE CONSTRUYE AFUERA
By Oscar Antezana: Without strategic diplomacy, the economy does not transform. So far, the debate on economic development in Bolivia has focused mainly on what happens within the country: the role of the State, the importance of markets, and dependence on natural resources. The previous article specifically addressed “miracle resources” (silver, tin, natural gas, and…
MAS: Legacy – Inherited irregularities and failures | Legado – Irregularidades heredadas y fallas
By El Dia: AEVivienda Detects Nonexistent Works and Poor-Quality Housing; Audits Launched in Projects The new administration reported inherited irregularities and failures in oversight during project execution. The government has ordered improvements in efficiency and efforts to restore public trust. The new administration of the State Housing Agency (AEVivienda) identified a series of irregularities in…
Wage Clash | Choque salarial
By Erbol: Wage Demand Questioned Private sector rejects the wage increase demanded by the COB: “it is unfeasible” The president of the CNC, Eduardo Olivo. The National Chamber of Commerce (CNC) and the National Chamber of Industries (CNI) rejected the proposal of the Bolivian Workers’ Central (COB) to increase the base salary by 20%. “This…
Bolivia in the world and… | Bolivia en el mundo y…
By Brújula Digital: Bolivia is not off the map due to lack of location, but due to lack of consistency. It has the elements to be a regional articulator—position, resources, potential demand—but lacks a collective will to turn that potential into reality. The most recent session of Diálogos al Café Marcos Escudero brought to the table a…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 