El Deber: Sectors Corner the Government and Tension Rises on the Highways Since Monday, the intercultural groups in San Julián have maintained a blockade demanding access to biotechnology. Transport workers and drivers are preparing similar protests this week. Different sectors began protest measures against the government on Monday, and the tension has spread to the…
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Luis Arce Resembles Siles Zuazo | Luis Arce rima son Siles Zuazo
El Dia: Luis Arce has once again compared himself to Hernán Siles Zuazo. The first time he did so was when he assumed office in 2020, promising a responsible government staffed with capable individuals, focused on austerity and productivity. The second comparison came a few days ago, finding him defenseless, without proposals, and without ideas…
We Lost the Freedom to Use Our Money | Perdimos la libertad de usar nuestro dinero
By Juan Carlos Fortún, El Deber: Due to Lack of Dollars, Banks Implement Limits Ranging from $34 to $300 for Online Purchases Eight banks were consulted, of which five have biweekly limits while the others vary between weekly and monthly. Specialists see detriments to small and medium enterprises. The dollar shortage in Bolivia is causing…
Agricultural Producers Propose 5 Measures Amid Economic Situation | Agropecuarios plantean 5 medidas ante situación económica
El Diario: Given the adverse state of the national economy, the Eastern Agricultural Chamber (CAO) proposes five measures to tackle the crisis, generate employment and foreign exchange, and ensure food production: legal security, implementation of technology, fight against smuggling, markets, and access to credit for small producers. The proposal aims to increase foreign exchange income,…
A Maze of Excuses in the Face of Crisis | Un laberinto de excusas frente a la crisis
Editorial, El Dia: Bolivia is going through an economic storm that seems to have no end. The recent historic record of country risk, reaching 2,102 points, the highest in Latin America, is an alarming signal of the depth of the crisis Bolivians are facing. This excessive increase occurs in a context of political and economic…
Two airline associations express their concern to the government about the lack of dollars | Dos asociaciones de líneas aéreas expresan al Gobierno su preocupación por la falta de dólares
By Marisol Alvarado, Vision 360: The problem of the dollar shortage has persisted since March 2023, when the Central Bank of Bolivia began selling the currency to the public through tokens and set schedules. Passengers disembark from an aircraft. Photo: Social Media The Association of Airlines of Bolivia (ALA) and the Latin American and Caribbean…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 