By Oscar Antezana Malpartida, El Dia: The problem is not only economic, it is also political—and that is the hardest to tackle. Arce and MAS have brought Bolivia to ruin. But they say every crisis brings opportunities. That’s right. Let’s take a look. First, the reality is that our currency has already been devalued; the…
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Imaginary Democracy | Democracia imaginaria
By Manfredo Kempff Suárez, El Diario: Let’s start by agreeing on something that won’t sit well with our politically correct fellow countrymen: democracy in Bolivia is a failure. For me to make such a blasphemous statement, I have to back it up. I can’t just throw a stone and hide my hand. So here it…
Failure under the centralist liberals | Bolivians at Harvard | El fracaso de los liberales centralistas
Editorial, El Día: Bolivians at Harvard The recent “political-intellectual tour” of Marcelo Claure at Harvard has stirred a mix of skepticism and disappointment. Under the pretext of debating Bolivia’s economic direction, what unfolded was an ideological recycling show, led by the same intellectual elites from the highlands who have co-governed Bolivia’s failure for decades. The…
Bolivia: Restoring the Rule of Law | Recuperar el Estado de Derecho
By Brujula Digital, El Diario: “Restoring the Rule of Law is the First Necessary Measure” During his speech at the Bolivia 360 event at Harvard University, candidate Jaime Dunn delivered a direct criticism of Bolivia’s current economic and political model, stating that the country punishes legality and rewards informality. “That is Bolivia. A system where…
Keynes vs. Hayek: the Economic Debate That Will Define the Elections | el debate económico que definirá las elecciones
By Hugo Siles Espada, Brújula Digital: John Maynard Keynes (left) & Friedrich Hayek This coming August 17, Bolivia will not only elect a new president, but also its economic future. The country faces a historic crossroads: will it continue with the statist model that has dominated the last two decades, return to the free market…
The dollar at Bs 20. We must act! When? Now, dammit! | El dólar a Bs 20. ¡Hay que actuar! ¿Cuándo? ¡Ahora Carajo!
By Gonzalo Chávez, Brujula Digital: They say economic crises arrive like thieves in the night. But in Bolivia, the crisis didn’t sneak in quietly—it showed up with speakers, neon lights, and a megaphone blaring the dollar’s voice: “Hey, I’m at 17 bolivianos and climbing!” The worst part is, this isn’t some market prank or punishment…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 