ineptocracy – Page 55 – Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe)

A government that “arbitrarily” and “aggressively” restricts the use of credit cards | Un gobierno que de manera «arbitraria» y «agresiva» limita el uso de tarjetas de crédito

By Juan Carlos Véliz, Eju.tv: Economist calls the restriction on the use of credit cards abroad “arbitrary” The ASFI in Bolivia reported an “inadequate” use of credit and debit cards for transactions made abroad, leading to the establishment of controls and limitations. Gabriel Espinoza, former president of the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) and economist, described…

Referendum is a desperate political measure and a big deception | Referéndum es medida política desesperada y un gran engaño

Carlos Mesa and Luis Fernando Camacho claim Opposition political leaders Carlos Mesa and Luis Fernando Camacho separately criticized the questions of the referendum officially proposed by President Luis Arce Catacora to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). Carlos Mesa, the head of Comunidad Ciudadana (CC), argued that the referendum not only violates the Constitution but is…

There is no choice but to make adjustments; the money has run out in Bolivia | No queda sino hacer ajustes, se acabó el dinero en Bolivia.

Brújula Digital: Due to budget cuts, Tarija reduced the number of secretariats from 13 to 5 and removed 2,000 employees Governor of Tarija, Óscar Montes, after the meeting with the Government. Photo: Social Networks The governor of Tarija, Óscar Montes, announced that due to budget cuts, the department reduced the number of secretariats from 13…

The worst crisis of values that ever existed | La peor crisis de valores que jamás existió

By Carlos Toranzo Roca, Brujula Digital: Cynicism and Lies: Dictatorial Project To get out of a crisis, the first thing to do is admit it. However, this is not the case in Bolivia, as President Arce insists on denying it. For years, he told us that Bolivia was shielded from the likely economic crises that…

Agreements that do not solve the crisis | Acuerdos que no resuelven la crisis

By German Huanca Luna, Urgente.bo: The proposals put forward in meetings with the business sector and previously with mayors and governors will not solve Bolivia’s economic crisis. These are agreements that lead nowhere, and the government is not taking responsibility for implementing economic measures to address the root of the problem. The current economic crisis…

Masista ineptitude towards businessmen | Ineptitud masista para con los empresarios

By Antonio Saravia, Brujula Digital: The 17 Points of Shame Once again, the charade. Once again, the usual “dialogue” with the government. Once again, the tame businessmen dancing to the tune they’re given, and once again, of course, signing an agreement that solves absolutely nothing. Once again, the shame. The first culprit is the government….