By ANF, Eju.tv: Warns economist Gonzalo Chávez The analyst recalled that when the parallel exchange rate soared to 14 and 15 bolivianos, importers continued supplying the market, but at a higher cost, which was ultimately passed on to consumers. That process, known as exchange rate pass-through, does not necessarily work in reverse when the dollar…
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The populist trap of smuggled cars | La trampa populista de los autos chutos
Editorial El Deber: In election times, easy promises often become political currency. In the first round, one topic was recurrent among several candidates: the proposal to legalize the smuggled cars circulating on Bolivian roads. Though framed as economic relief for thousands of families, the measure hides serious risks that threaten the formal economy, legal certainty,…
Changes in the High Military Command, landing of a Russian plane, and arrival of Venezuelans generate uncertainty just hours before the elections | Cambios en Alto Mando Militar, aterrizaje de avión ruso y llegada de venezolanos generan incertidumbre a horas de las elecciones
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: There are questions Former Defense Minister Javier Zabaleta called the change in the High Military Command an “absolute irresponsibility,” while the Conade warns of risks of election suspension and calls on opposition parties and civic groups to unite in defense of the vote. Conade calls for the defense of…
Bolivia has remained a lower-middle-income country for 37 years, despite the gas boom | Bolivia lleva 37 años estancada como país de ingreso medio bajo, pese al boom del gas
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: The country remains stuck in the World Bank ranking / Photo: Ricardo Montero Since 1987, Bolivia has remained in the lower-middle-income category, according to the World Bank. While neighbors like Peru and Paraguay climb positions, the country still hasn’t broken through the development ceiling. In 1987, Bolivia was classified as…
Covering up the crisis by blaming others – Tapando la crisis culpando a otros
By ANF, Eju.tv: President of the oilseed industry: The problem isn’t with us, but the penalty is Industry representatives held an emergency meeting to reject the authorities’ decision, arguing it makes no sense to penalize producers when the issue lies with distributors. The president of the National Chamber of the Oilseed Industry, Jorge Amantegui, regretted…
Gov must restrain from confiscation or seizure of products from companies | El Gobierno debe abstenerse de confiscar o incautar productos a las empresas
By Brujula Digital: Industriales piden a Arce eliminar disposición del PGE que permite confiscar productos a empresas La Cámara Nacional de Industrias expresa su “más profunda preocupación y alarma” por la “disposición arbitraria” incluida en el PGE. The president of the CNI, Pablo Camacho. Photo: ABI The National Chamber of Industries (CNI) expressed its rejection…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 