By Oscar Antezana, El Día: The previous article clearly set out the need — the “why” — to urgently increase exports. Let us now look at some elements of the “how.” “An export-led growth strategy must be designed and executed considering that it is companies that have to respond to economic policies and/or market signals” (The Magic of…
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Illegal Gold: Rapid Destruction in Bolivia’s Amazon | Oro ilegal: destrucción acelerada en la Amazonía boliviana
By Brujula Digital: Report: Illegal gold mining in Bolivia is growing and causing severe impacts Bolivia’s Amazon is undergoing rapid degradation linked to alluvial mining, especially in the departments of La Paz, Beni, and Pando. Dredges and barges operate in rivers such as the Kaka, Beni, Madre de Dios, and Orthon. Illegal gold mining is…
The shift in the economic model begins to benefit the country | Cambio de modelo económico comienza a favorecer al país
By El Diario: The change of government and economic model after nearly 20 years has improved Bolivia’s economic indicators, according to analyst and former president of the Tarija College of Economists, Fernando Romero. The new government of Rodrigo Paz Pereira has sent positive, concrete signals of a pragmatic State willing to work with the private…
What Did They Do with the Natural Resources? | ¿Qué hicieron con los recursos naturales?
By Marianela Curi, Brujula Digital: I want to think and trust that the gap between rhetoric and practice that prevailed over the past 20 years will finally be eliminated, and that coherence and strategic vision will prevail on this issue of great importance for the country. Volunteers try to extinguish a forest fire. ABI photo….
Energy crisis or hydrocarbon crisis? | ¿Crisis energética o crisis de hidrocarburos?
By Francesco Zaratti: Contrary to what is heard daily, Bolivia is not facing an energy crisis, but a hydrocarbon crisis. In fact, there are no blackouts or electricity rationing, although there are long lines at fuel pumps. It is true that two-thirds of the electricity we consume is generated by burning natural gas, but precisely…
Outsourcing or Closure of the National Customs Office | Outsourcing o cierre de la Aduana Nacional
By German Huanca: There are state institutions that, instead of serving the public, end up harming it or even committing abuses. The National Customs Office has reached that point. Some believe the solution would be to shut it down; however, the experience of other countries shows that the State must retain control over its central…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 