By Francesco Zaratti: They say “think well and you will be wrong”, but I, risking making a mistake in style, go to defend the government of Don Luis Alberto Arce Catacora, president of Bolivia thanks to Evo Morales. Forget those malicious voices that brand it as one of the worst governments in our 200-year history….
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Fuel crisis worsens and affects more sectors of the economyEconomy | Se agudiza crisis por combustibles y afecta a más sectores de la economía
By Los Tiempos: Drivers wait in line for several hours to get fuel, yesterday. | C.L. The fuel shortage is worsening the country’s transportation crisis, driving up prices—especially for food—and impacting various sectors of the economy. Meanwhile, President Luis Arce said yesterday that he cannot guarantee fuel supply. Heavy cargo transport, passenger services, restaurants, merchants,…
“Out-of-place requirement”: Hoteliers question government demand for economic solvency from tourists | “Requisito fuera de lugar”: Hoteleros cuestionan que el Gobierno exija solvencia económica a turistas
By ANF, Eju.tv: The tourism sector stated that the economic crisis is hitting them hard due to the rising cost of basic goods and the fuel shortage. The president of the La Paz Departmental Chamber of Hotels, Helga Cisneros, questioned on Tuesday the government of Luis Arce for imposing “out-of-place requirements” on tourists who want…
Second national poll: Doria Medina and Tuto Quiroga continue to lead voting intention; Andrónico loses support | Segunda encuesta nacional: Doria Medina y Tuto Quiroga siguen liderando intención de voto; Andrónico pierde apoyo
By Álvaro Rosales, Unitel: The two opposition candidates lead the second national poll of voting intention among registered candidates, which also shows a downward trend for Andrónico, now at 11.8%. The study was conducted by Ipsos-CIESMORI [Photo: Fernando Portugal] / This Sunday, the results of the second national poll of voting intention were released Presidential…
The national minimum wage is devalued against the parallel dollar | El salario mínimo nacional se devalúa frente al dólar paralelo
By El Diario: Despite the 5% wage increase set by the government for this year, from 2,500 to 2,750 bolivianos, the widening gap between the official and parallel exchange rates has caused a 50% devaluation. A few days ago, Bloomberg reported that Bolivia’s national minimum wage is the third lowest in the region using the…
What is the parallel dollar rate this Friday, July 11, in Bolivia? | ¿A cuánto se cotiza el dólar paralelo este viernes, 11 de julio en Bolivia?
By Jhovana Cahuasa Digital platforms record a new drop in the parallel dollar in Bolivia for today, both for buying and selling. Source: Red Uno According to data released this Friday, July 11, 2025, by the specialized portal dolarboliviahoy.com, the U.S. dollar is trading in the parallel market at a selling price of 14.91 BOB and…
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