By Juan José Toro, Brújula Digital: Without being a cyclical repetition of history, there are striking similarities between the “centenary” governments of Bautista Saavedra and Luis Arce: Both were in charge of leading the celebrations for Bolivia’s centennial anniversaries—Saavedra for the first, and Arce for the second—toward the end of their terms. Bautista handed over…
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TikToker’s Arrest Sparks Free Speech Debate | Arresto de tiktoker desata debate sobre la libre expresión
By Erbol: HE SPOKE OUT ABOUT THE BANKS Arrest of financial TikToker sparks controversy over freedom of expression, while ASFI defends its complaint The family of the TikToker demands his release. Photo: Mercedes Fernández. The arrest in Santa Cruz of Juan Carlos Villafuerte, a TikToker focused on finance and cryptocurrencies, has ignited a controversy surrounding…
At times tense, vice presidential candidates exchanged ideas and accusations during debate | Por momentos ríspido debate, candidatos a la Vicepresidencia intercambiaron ideas y acusaciones
By Brújula Digital: In a debate marked by moments of tension and direct clashes, the vice presidential candidates confronted each other with proposals and accusations in an exchange that reflected the polarized political climate just weeks before the elections. Organized by the Unitel network, the event featured José Luis Lupo (Unidad), Mariana Prado (Alianza Popular),…
Candidates in the Media: Debates Become a Breeding Ground for Disinformation | Candidatos en los medios: los debates fueron el caldo de cultivo para la desinformación
By Visión 360: 2025 Elections In the third week of July, disinformation focused on televised electoral debates, which media outlets had opened as part of their coverage. Misleading accounts took advantage of these spaces to spread false and deceptive content about candidates. Bolivia Verifica The media opened more space for electoral coverage through debates that…
We’ll miss you, Lucho | Te extrañaremos, Lucho
Editorial, El Día: As unbelievable as it may seem, we’re going to miss you, Lucho. Not because your administration was good, or because your time in power left anything other than debt, shortages, inflation, and a fractured country. We’ll miss you because, when we hit rock bottom —the one you’ve dug with your own hands,…
Fuel Supply Chaos | Caos en el Suministro de Combustible
By Erika Ibáñez, La Razón; Eju.tv: Fuel: CAO says the situation has gone ‘from irresponsibility to negligence’ The president of the CAO said that the entire productive chain is deteriorated and that, as a result of the shortage, a black market has emerged where fuel is being sold for more than Bs 14 per liter….
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 