By Brújula Digital: YARBEL SA has no website or social media presence, according to an internet search, and only appears in a business directory. With a one-week difference, YPFB awarded diesel purchases to two companies at more than double the price per cubic meter, according to awarding documents obtained by Brújula Digital. The company that…
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An indicator of market confidence in a country’s ability to manage its economy | Indicador de la confianza que el mercado tiene en la capacidad de un país para manejar su economía
Editorial, El Deber: Fitch Ratings and the Lack of Transparency in Bolivia Fitch Ratings’ recent downgrade of Bolivia’s credit rating to “CCC-” has raised concerns about the country’s economic health. This decision, which signals increased risk for investors and financial institutions, highlights the urgent need for corrective measures in the government’s economic and fiscal policies….
Lakes Uru Uru and Poopó Improve Thanks to Rainfall | Mejoran los lagos Uru Uru y Poopó gracias a las lluvias
By La Patria: Monitoring System at Lake Uru Uru / Gador Recent rainfall has benefited Lakes Uru Uru and Poopó, raising hope among nearby communities. The rain recorded during the first weeks of this year has significantly improved the conditions of Lakes Uru Uru and Poopó. This information was provided by Olson Paravicini, the departmental…
Bolivia’s greatest environmental disaster | El mayor desastre ambiental de Bolivia
By Brujula Digital: An environmental geomatics team establishes that 14 million hectares burned in Bolivia in 2024 The environmental geomatics team confirmed that 14,047,301 hectares burned, reaffirming Tierra’s statement that it was Bolivia’s greatest environmental disaster. Data from the Environmental Geomatics Team. Photo: Sumando Voces An environmental geomatics team, conducting a study using satellite monitoring…
Fitch rebaja la calificación crediticia de Bolivia | Fitch downgrades Bolivia’s credit rating
Por MercoPress: La agencia internacional Fitch Ratings rebajó este viernes la calificación de Bolivia a “CCC-” y advirtió que se necesitan medidas correctivas urgentes para evitar un deterioro mayor. Al emitir su evaluación, Fitch consideró la falta de disponibilidad de divisas y las deficientes políticas económicas y fiscales del país. La nueva calificación implica un…
Futile Struggle Against Rising Prices | Inútil lucha contra el alza de precios
Editorial, El Diario: As there is no effect without a cause, the rising cost of food essential for survival is evident in the country. Firstly, the MAS is the primary culprit behind the increase in the prices of native agricultural products, stemming from the failed agrarian policies of Evo Morales Ayma’s three governments, compounded by…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 