By El Diario: Population views 2026 with optimism and Government changes economic model The population views 2026 with optimism in economic matters, although it knows that social conflicts will be present. Now, with the change in the economic model through the enactment of Supreme Decree 5503, people are showing differing opinions: while some support the…
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COB Loses Credibility | La COB pierde legitimidad
By ANF, Eju.tv: Analyst warns that the COB lost legitimacy and support from social sectors due to its ties to the MAS The leader of the Urban Teachers’ Union of La Paz, Felipe Loza, admitted that the image of the COB is in tatters and blamed bad leaders who aligned themselves with the blue party….
Government Identifies ‘Waste’ and ‘Corruption’ in About 50 Plants | El Gobierno identifica ‘despilfarro’ y ‘corrupción’ en unas 50 plantas
By Erika Ibáñez, La Razón: The Minister of Productive Development said that starting in January they will disclose details so that the Justice system can take action. He reached agreements with small producers to improve conditions for the sector. Minister Justiniano with producers from the Integrated North. Photo: BTV The Minister of Productive, Rural and…
The Two Bolivian Models | Los dos modelos bolivianos
Editorial, El Dia: In Bolivia, two very different ways of understanding work, wealth, and time coexist. This is not a cultural or regionalist debate in any superficial sense; it is a profound difference in business models. On one side, there is the short-term extractive model, shaped by the logic of the lucky break. On the…
MAS’s Industrial Failures | Fracaso industrial del MAS
By El Deber: Five State-Owned Companies Left $1.294 Billion in Damage and Never Industrialized Anything Easba, Quipus, YLB, EBIH, and Yacana were created during 20 years of MAS government to generate surpluses and added value, but they operate at a loss, with high indebtedness and minimal production. They were sustained by loans from the Central…
Fuel Reality Check | Sinceramiento de combustibles
By Francesco Zaratti: Notes on Supreme Decree 5503 of 12/17/25 I wish to share some personal notes on Supreme Decree 5503, a long-awaited and inevitable regulation. What will happen? The challenge for the government is to contain the inevitable sectoral protests (transport operators, gas stations, trade associations in general) and to control inflation and speculation. May…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 