By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Paz, together with Vice President Lara, leaving Palacio Quemado / Photo: APG The change of government shook the market in a positive way. The parallel dollar rate is stabilizing around Bs 10.68, while the fear of investing in the country is falling after the shift in state administration. Bolivia woke…
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Energy crisis or hydrocarbon crisis? | ¿Crisis energética o crisis de hidrocarburos?
By Francesco Zaratti: Contrary to what is heard daily, Bolivia is not facing an energy crisis, but a hydrocarbon crisis. In fact, there are no blackouts or electricity rationing, although there are long lines at fuel pumps. It is true that two-thirds of the electricity we consume is generated by burning natural gas, but precisely…
Bolivia opens to the world and the world to Bolivia | Bolivia se abre al mundo y el mundo a Bolivia
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…
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—…
Corruption in the MAS Era | Corrupción en la era del MAS
By Renzo Abruzzese, Brujula Digital: The Captive Ethos The word ethos comes from Greek and means “character,” “custom,” or “way of being.” In philosophy and ethics, it refers to the set of values, beliefs, attitudes, and norms that characterize a person, group, or society. It is like the “spirit” or “moral personality” that guides collective behavior. This…
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…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 