El Diario: The government is criticized for not addressing demands The rise in prices of basic household products sparked protests from various sectors this past week, as the economic impact is felt in cities and provinces across the country. The National Institute of Statistics (INE) attributes this situation to climatic phenomena, imported inflation, and smuggling….
Tag: road blockades
Hooded men armed with sticks intimidate drivers stranded by the blockade in Yapacani | Encapuchados armados de palos amedrentan a choferes varados por bloque en Yapacani
By Carlos Quisbert, Vision 360: The blockers are accused of belonging to the radical faction of MAS that supports Evo Morales. The government invites the mobilized to pressure the approval of a loan in the Legislature. Hooded and armed with sticks, blockers in Yapacaní intimidated stranded drivers. Photo: Video Screenshot A group of men who…
Instability Hampers Economic Activity | Inestabilidad rezaga actividad económica
By El Diario: The country’s economic activity is being hindered by the climate of instability and social conflicts, directly affecting the national industry which has to contend with blockades and land seizures in the absence of proper regulatory enforcement. Bolivia has once again entered a wave of protests over various demands, including the shortage of…
Conflicts on the Rise | Conflictos en aumento
Editorial, El Dia: Those who predicted a complicated pre-election period were mistaken. Over 270 conflicts in just three months, averaging three per day, do not inspire optimism and, in any case, paint a bleak picture. In addition to the heightened political struggle between the two factions of MAS, the country’s difficult economic situation only adds…
To reap what has been sown: blocking roads and protests against masismo | A cosechar lo sembrado: bloqueo caminos y protestas contra el masismo
By Carla Mercado, Yerko Guevara, UNITEL, Eju.tv: Transport Confirms Roadblocks and Marches This Monday, Warns of Indefinite Protests The main demands of the sector are a solution to the regular supply of fuel and the shortage of dollars. In recent days, the union sector and importers expressed their support for the protest [Photo: Yerko Guevara…
Uncertainty in business | MAS | Incertidumbre en empresariado
El Diario: CNC points out that the economic situation generates uncertainty in business Given the detriment and economic damage, as a result of the recent blockades of roads and highways in Bolivia, as well as the shortage of fuel and dollars, essential for the development of foreign trade, it has caused an environment of uncertainty…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 