By Unitel: Economist Chávez: “Meeting convened by the government was merely symbolic, it did not address the core issues” For economist Gonzalo Chávez, the 12 agreed-upon points only reaffirm what the laws already state, but there is no additional element to resolve the crisis the country is facing For Chávez, the 12 points amount to…
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Arce could solve these problems, but he refuses to do so. Why? | Arce podría resolver estos problemas, pero no quiere hacerlo. ¿Por qué?
Editorial, El Dia: Arce’s Final Days Everyone is wondering what the last months of Luis Arce’s government will look like. The economic crisis, marked by a shortage of dollars and fuel, seems to have no solution. What is most alarming is that he could solve these problems, but he refuses to do so. Why? The…
Los productores de soya de Bolivia en vilo mientras la escasez de combustible afecta la cosecha | Bolivia’s soy farmers on edge as fuel shortage hits harvest
Por Santiago Limachi y Monica Machicao, Reuters: SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA, Bolivia, 13 de marzo (Reuters) – En la región agrícola de Santa Cruz, Bolivia, una creciente escasez de combustible está empezando a afectar la capacidad de los productores para cosechar sus cultivos, una preocupación para el país sudamericano en dificultades, donde la agricultura se ha convertido…
Banks charge for card use without honoring their commitments | Banca cobra por uso de tarjetas sin cumplir su compromiso
By El Diario: No authority limits banking abuses Users have been complaining on social media about banks arbitrarily setting limits on card use abroad. Once again, Banco Económico reduced credit limits despite previously agreeing to a higher amount. Authorities remain passive, failing to intervene. Customers report that Banco Económico initially allowed up to $600 in…
The parallel dollar skyrockets to Bs 12 amid fuel shortages in Bolivia | Dólar paralelo se dispara a Bs 12 en medio de la escasez de combustible en Bolivia
By Unitel, Eju.tv: The USTD, the digital asset used as a reference by the Central Bank, recorded a significant increase in the last 24 hours. The parallel dollar reached Bs 12 per unit this Wednesday, March 12, according to reports from digital wallets operating with crypto assets. This increase comes amid the crisis caused by…
Inability to ensure subsidized fuel supply | Incapacidad para garantizar el suministro subsidiado de combustible
By Brújula Digital: Facing Supply Shortages, Government Offers Productive Sector Fuel Imports at International Prices After admitting its inability to ensure subsidized fuel supply, the government is offering miners and the agricultural sector the option to import fuel at international prices through YPFB The Minister of Hydrocarbons (2nd from Right) Presents the Government’s Offer. Photo:…
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