By Juan José Toro, Vision 360: The first task of the new government should be to reverse that order and instruct that the law finally be enforced. If this state of affairs continues, we will know that the next rulers have struck a deal with the mafias. Beyond the politicized management of justice, Bolivia has…
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Building costs nearly 50% more | Construir cuesta casi 50% más
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: Building a single-family home in Bolivia today costs 46.8% more than in 2023 In the case of residential buildings, the Housing Construction Cost Index (ICC) increased by 51.49%. These figures reflect the persistent impact of rising costs of materials, labor, and services associated with construction. Workers are building a…
Grandma’s Jewels Are Pawned—and So Is the Economy’s Future | Las joyas de la abuela están empeñadas y el futuro de la economía también
By ANF, Eju.tv: What will the next government find? On November 8, the MAS cycle and its economic model will come to an end. The country is experiencing the worst economic crisis in 40 years, reflected in fuel shortages, rising inflation, and a black market for foreign currency, where the U.S. dollar trades at nearly twice…
Days before the runoff, Bolivia is mired in an economic crisis | A días del balotaje, Bolivia está sumido en una crisis económica
By EFE, Eju.tv: “The results are disastrous” A shortage of foreign currency, fuel rationing, and unfinished industrial projects mark the final stretch of the president’s term. Bolivian President Luis Arce holds a press conference at the presidential palace in La Paz, Bolivia, Thursday, August 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita) A month before President Luis Arce…
Increase in Premium Gasoline and ULS Diesel Prices | Aumenta el precio de las gasolinas premium y del diésel ULS
By Vision 360: The adjustment in the prices of the three fuels took effect this week. The largest increase was recorded in the case of ULS diesel. Photo: APG Through Administrative Resolution 0632/2025, which came into effect on Monday, October 6, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) set new prices for three types of fuels: Premium…
Lara on the attack and Velasco offering proposals set the tone of the debate | Lara, al ataque y Velasco dando propuestas, la tónica del debate
By Raúl Peñaranda, Brújula Digital: Lara focused much of his intervention on demanding explanations from Velasco about the racist tweets that came to light nine days ago and his alleged involvement in Banco Fassil, the institution that collapsed in 2023 and whose downfall affected pension funds. Velasco, in contrast, adopted a more moderate tone centered…
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