By El Diario: According to analysts’ criteria The energy crisis and the exchange rate are generating uncertainty. Structural measures have not yet been presented, and emphasis is being placed on two sectors to attract foreign currency: hydrocarbons and mining. Mineral exports in the first quarter of 2026 reached $951.7 million, out of a total of…
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“It’s not enough,” people say on the street as inflation heads toward double digits in 2026 | “No alcanza”, dice la gente en la calle, mientras la inflación apunta a dos dígitos en 2026
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Rising prices are already hitting daily life: households are cutting consumption and adjusting spending, eating has become a luxury, while the IMF projects inflation of 20.7% for 2026, in a context of foreign currency shortages and lower export income Beyond complex macroeconomic technicalities, the word inflation is synonymous with fear….
Bolivia: The country that benefits from its migrants, but does not think about them | El país que se beneficia de sus migrantes, pero no piensa en ellos
By Windsor Hernani, Vision 360: Bolivia’s problem is not only the lack of foreign currency, but also the absence of a policy that considers those who generate it—not only exporters, but migrants as well. Projections from the International Monetary Fund outline an adverse economic scenario for Bolivia: a contraction of -3.3% of GDP, inflation above…
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…
Between Recession and the Increase of Public Holidays | Entre la recesión y el aumento de feriados
Editorial, El Diario: The Bolivian economy has entered its fourth year of recession and, in this way, the decline of the Gross Domestic Product threatens the future of the national economy. Data from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund show these characteristics, underscoring that Bolivia’s GDP has suffered an extraordinary drop which, naturally,…
We have the key to our development, but we are not using it | Tenemos la llave de nuestro desarrollo, pero no la estamos usando
By Oscar Antezana, El Dia: Throughout this series of four articles, we have pointed to the pressing need for a development strategy; otherwise, we may achieve economic growth without actual development. Hasn’t that been the case during the 20 years of MAS rule, even if we go further back? In these pieces, we have addressed…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 