By Oscar Antezana, El Dia: Regarding the title, the new President’s statement affirms that the world should feel and see us as a proud, united Bolivia, working to rebuild a modern country with justice for all. But only a country that believes in itself can project strength to the world. In that sense, we must…
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The Economic Dilemma of the PDC | El dilema económico del PDC
By Gonzalo Colque, Vision 360: In any case, we will soon find out what secrets the decrees hold. We are on the verge of discovering the direction the PDC will take. Although the crisis persists, in recent weeks there has been an apparent economic calm. The restocking of gasoline —and to a lesser extent, diesel—…
Outsourcing or Closure of the National Customs Office | Outsourcing o cierre de la Aduana Nacional
By German Huanca: There are state institutions that, instead of serving the public, end up harming it or even committing abuses. The National Customs Office has reached that point. Some believe the solution would be to shut it down; however, the experience of other countries shows that the State must retain control over its central…
Fuel delays linked to YPFB corruption | Demoras de combustible vinculadas a corrupción en YPFB
By Brujula Digital: Paz says he obtained fuel but that it is “complex” to bring it in; suspects corruption in YPFB President-elect Rodrigo Paz stated that he has secured fuel abroad but warned that he suspects corruption in YPFB’s logistics. He expects the long lines for gasoline and diesel to end “little by little” Rodrigo…
The MAS’s final three blows | Los tres golpes finales del MAS
Editorial El Deber: The three blows of masismo before saying goodbye Not even on their last day could MAS assembly members prioritize the country’s stability over their insatiable thirst for revenge. The approval of the “Exceptional Law for the Deferral of Loan Payments,” as seasoned economists had warned and opposition deputies emphasized, opens the door to a…
Decline of MAS | Ocaso del MAS
Editorial, El Diario: Struggle for Subnational Power and the Decline of MAS The 2026 subnational elections will be a complex and decisive scenario, as the recent shift in power at the national level and the internal divisions within the main political blocs create a landscape in which the power of mayorships and governorships will serve…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 