By Fernando Chávez, Visión 360: IATA denounces Bolivian government over fuel shortage and warns air operations are at risk “If the regular supply of fuel is not restored immediately, airlines could be forced to cancel their services,” the organization warns. An airplane at an airport terminal in an archive image. Photo: LOG.co The International Air…
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Bolivian economy faces more risks than solutions | Economía boliviana con más riesgos que soluciones
By El Diario: Bolivia needs around $800 million to purchase fuel, while debt payments are close to that amount. Following President Luis Arce Catacora’s statements that the country “lives day to day” due to the lack of dollars—along with the downgrade by Standard & Poor’s (S&P)—Bolivia’s economy remains at risk regarding debt payments and fuel…
Agricultural Forum: Common Ground, Nuances, and Outstanding Debts | Foro agropecuario: coincidencias, matices y deudas
Editorial El Deber: An agricultural forum held in Santa Cruz de la Sierra once again highlighted the value of public debate spaces that allow citizens to cast informed votes. In a key electoral context for Bolivia, these kinds of events stand out for enabling producers and consumers to rigorously evaluate the proposals of those aspiring…
Cost of living skyrockets and uncertainty grows | Costo de vida se dispara y crece la incertidumbre
By El Deber: INFLATION The Bolivian currency has lost value against the U.S. dollar. Economists predict that June’s inflation will surpass May’s record and climb to 23% year-over-year. When a country’s inflation exceeds double digits, purchasing power quickly begins to erode. This phenomenon is not just a theoretical concern: it means that what can be…
Bloomberg projects year-on-year inflation of 22% through June | Bloomberg proyecta una inflación interanual de 22% hasta junio
By Daniel Zenteno, La Razón: The international outlet warns that prices will continue to rise due to internal crisis, dollar shortages, and social conflicts. Price increases cause inflation. Photo: Archive Inflation in Bolivia reached its highest level in 34 years this May, and all signs indicate the trend will continue upward. According to projections gathered…
The root problem is the accelerated loss of purchasing power | El problema de fondo es la pérdida acelerada del poder adquisitivo
By Miguel Angel Amonzabel Gonzales, El Deber: When Cooking Became a Bolivian Luxury May 2025 will go down as the most critical month of the year for Bolivia’s economy. A combination of internal and external factors unleashed a perfect storm that hit households hard and put small and medium-sized businesses in check. Among all the…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 