By Juan Carlos Salinas, El Deber: The country processes 28 QR payments per second and the use of physical cash continues to steadily decline. From markets to taxis, payment habits are changing rapidly. Financial interoperability is key. The scene repeats itself thousands of times a day in Bolivia; only the protagonist changes. It could be…
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Shoemakers Struggle to Survive | Zapateros luchan por sobrevivir
By Germaine Barriga, Vision 360: La Paz: 33 artisans produce all kinds of footwear at the famous Tumusla Shoe Fair The artisans organized themselves and managed to set up a shoe fair with their own resources, where footwear for children, women, and men can be purchased in different styles and made with good-quality materials. The…
Bolivia Seeks Markets Abroad | Bolivia busca mercados en el exterior
By Erika Segales, El Deber: Trade, Technology and Agriculture Gain Ground in the Country’s External Economic Agenda This Monday, President Rodrigo Paz continues his international agenda with bilateral meetings in Brazil, and a delegation of 80 business leaders will participate in a dialogue in São Paulo. The approval of an investment law remains pending. Trade,…
US Mission Eyes Investment in Bolivia | Misión de EEUU explora inversiones en Bolivia
By Visión 360: A U.S. Government mission arrives in Bolivia to explore investment opportunities The purpose of the visit is to carry out an assessment of the country’s commercial situation and identify areas with investment potential. Members of the mission who arrived in Bolivia. Photo: U.S. Embassy Press An economic mission from the United States…
Bolivia: Falls Behind Due to Slow Internet | Se queda atrás por internet lento
By Raúl Domínguez, El Deber: Rodrigo Regalsky: “Bolivia is falling behind because of its internet quality” Rodrigo Regalsky, finance expert / Photo: Courtesy The finance and technology expert says the country is losing serious opportunities due to poor internet connectivity. Young tech entrepreneurs are the most affected sector. Bolivia continues to lag in digital matters,…
Social networks, commerce, and ñeq’e: the entrepreneurial spirit of La Paz doesn’t give up | RRSS, comercio y ñeq’e, el espíritu emprendedor paceño no se rinde
By Jorge Manuel Soruco, Visión 360: On TikTok and Facebook, many people from La Paz are engaged in selling a wide variety of products. Some have started their own businesses to cope with the economic crisis the country is going through. José Poma creates videos on TikTok to promote his product. Photo: José Fernández /…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 