By Oscar Antezana: Throughout this series we have explored different dimensions of economic development in Bolivia: the false dilemma between state and market, the persistent illusion of “miracle resources,” the accumulation of directionless projects, and the need to project a strategy beyond borders. The diagnosis seems clear: Bolivia does not lack opportunities; it lacks a…
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YPFB at a Breaking Point | YPFB al borde del colapso
By Cadena A, Eju.tv: Former Minister Ríos Urges Changes in YPFB and Warns It Is a “Time Bomb” Former Hydrocarbons Minister Álvaro Ríos stated that YPFB can no longer continue under its current model and said it must be transformed into a competitive company. Former Hydrocarbons Minister Álvaro Ríos warned that Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos…
Energy crisis and exchange rate trigger economic uncertainty | Crisis energética y tipo de cambio provocan incertidumbre económica
By El Diario: According to analysts’ criteria The energy crisis and the exchange rate are generating uncertainty. Structural measures have not yet been presented, and emphasis is being placed on two sectors to attract foreign currency: hydrocarbons and mining. Mineral exports in the first quarter of 2026 reached $951.7 million, out of a total of…
“It’s not enough,” people say on the street as inflation heads toward double digits in 2026 | “No alcanza”, dice la gente en la calle, mientras la inflación apunta a dos dígitos en 2026
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Rising prices are already hitting daily life: households are cutting consumption and adjusting spending, eating has become a luxury, while the IMF projects inflation of 20.7% for 2026, in a context of foreign currency shortages and lower export income Beyond complex macroeconomic technicalities, the word inflation is synonymous with fear….
Tell me who opposes [land ownership] Law 1720… | Dime quién se opone a la [propiedad de la tierra] ley 1720…
Editorial, El Dia: The enactment of Law 1720 has sparked marches, statements, and warnings about an alleged “reconcentration of land.” But the real debate lies far from those slogans. The underlying question is not only who criticizes the law, but which concrete interests feel threatened by it. The law introduces a quiet yet profound change:…
Urgent Dollar Shortage | Escasez urgente de divisas
By Unitel: Jubileo on international reserves: “We need foreign currency that allows us to help stabilize the economy” The BCB notes that international reserves amount to $3.612 billion as of March 31, 2026; of that total, $144 million is in cash. [Reference photo] / Experts point to structural changes in the economy Financial expert from…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 