By Fernando Untoja, Eju.tv: Every time Bolivia faces an economic crisis, the same debate reappears. Some argue that an agreement with the International Monetary Fund represents a loss of sovereignty; others present it as the only possible way out. Both positions start from the same mistaken premise: they consider the IMF to be the center…
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Dollar Withdrawals Expand | Amplían retiros de dólares
By El Deber: Confirmed: Starting July 15, deposits of $1,000 to $3,000 will be returned Depositors will be able to withdraw their dollars in cash. File photo: Ricardo Montero / EL DEBER “If you want to withdraw the full amount (of your savings within the established range), you will be able to do so without…
Bolivia near IMF deal and end of fixed exchange rate | Bolivia cerca de acuerdo con el FMI y fin del tipo de cambio fijo
By Brújula Digital: According to Bloomberg, the government is about to formalize a credit agreement with the IMF and end the fixed exchange rate system The specialized financial portal cites sources who attended a meeting with Vice Minister Christian Morales. Representative photo Is a major financing package and the end of the parallel dollar market…
IMF Meets with Government and Business Leaders | FMI se reúne con el Gobierno y empresarios
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Technical IMF Mission Meets with Government and Business Leaders in Santa Cruz The IMF is moving closer to Bolivia, which requires financial assistance / Photo: Internet The rapprochement comes amid negotiations promoted by the government to access a possible external financing program of up to $3 billion, and in a…
Bolivia’s Road Back | El camino de regreso de Bolivia
By El Diario: Three Reflections Proposed for the Country to Begin Its Reactivation Bolivia has been mired in an economic and energy crisis since 2025, the year in which the situation worsened despite the partial elimination of the subsidy; developments in the Middle East caused that measure to be rolled back. The Growth Lab of…
Urgent Dollar Shortage | Escasez urgente de divisas
By Unitel: Jubileo on international reserves: “We need foreign currency that allows us to help stabilize the economy” The BCB notes that international reserves amount to $3.612 billion as of March 31, 2026; of that total, $144 million is in cash. [Reference photo] / Experts point to structural changes in the economy Financial expert from…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 