Bolivia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Let us keep the lofty name of our Fatherland in glorious splendor conserved.
— National Anthem
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Syria wishes to form diplomatic ties with Bolivia
Syria wishes to form diplomatic ties with Bolivia, according to Syria’s Foreign Minister, Faisal Mekdad. The minister did not elaborate on what steps would follow this decision. Previously, in 2010, the two countries had indicated their intent to foster and improve bilateral relations. Syria and Bolivia have a long history ...
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Bolivia is now making and sending out drugs not just passing them through
Bolivia’s role in the drug trade is changing. It’s now making and sending out drugs, not just passing them through. A former official, Carlos Romero said the UN now calls Bolivia a producer and exporter. In 2017, the government allowed more coca plants to grow. People questioned what this extra ...
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Thomas Christiansen asegura que no puede exigir una victoria, pero sí pedirá que sean competitivos frente a Bolivia
El director de la selección de fútbol de Panamá, Thomas Christiansen, expresó que el partido del domingo contra Bolivia es una buena oportunidad para observar y darle la oportunidad a los nuevos jugadores.
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Bolivian exports drop 25% in first half of 2023
In the first six months of 2023, Bolivia’s exports dropped by 25% compared to the same period in 2022. This decline led to a US$78 million trade deficit, as the Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade (IBCE) reported based on data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). Reports showed exports ...
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Bolivia opposes introduction of U.S. dollar and relies on stability of national economy
Bolivia opposes the introduction of the US dollar and has no intention to transition to the US dollar as its primary currency, fearing potential negative consequences for its citizens, according to Bolivian Economy Minister, Marcelo Montenegro. The minister’s remarks were in response to questions about a proposal similar to that ...
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Ghana: Ghana Pursues Double Taxation, Bilateral Investment Treaties With Trinidad and Tobago
[Ghanaian Times] Delegation from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has engaged authorities of Trinidad and Tobago about considering double taxation and bilateral investment treaties to further enhance trade flow between the two nations.
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Bolivia’s President Luis Arce calls for unity against foreign exploitation on Independence Day
In a speech marking the 198th anniversary of Bolivia’s independence, President Luis Arce warned that his nation is at risk from “foreign ambition” that seeks to exploit its natural resources and calls for unity to combat this threat. Arce, speaking at the legislative assembly session in Bolivia’s constitutional capital, Sucre, ...
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Bolivian President Luis Arce attends 15th BRICS Summit and signals interest in joining the bloc
The Bolivian President, Luis Arce, will be attending the 15th BRICS Summit, which is set to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, in August. This news was confirmed by Bolivia’s Foreign Minister, Rogelio Mayta. Mayta expressed President Arce’s gratitude towards the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, for the invitation. He ...
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LatAm’s lithium industry races ahead to attract investment and maintain global leadership position
Latin America is at the forefront of supplying a crucial resource for electric vehicle batteries: lithium. With at least 17 projects underway or about to commence in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Bolivia, the region seeks to secure its position in the industry by fostering a favorable business environment and avoiding ...
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Tigo Sports celebra su primer aniversario impulsando el deporte
Deportes Contenido Premium: 0Elevando la calidad de las transmisiones deportivas e impulsando el fútbol nacional y ...
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Bolivia and Paraguay develop trade and industrial partnership
An agreement has been reached between the Bolivian-Paraguayan Binational Chamber and the Paraguayan Ministry of Industry and Commerce to advance industrial and commercial growth. This collaboration was formalized during the 5th Trade Mission to Paraguay and involved over 25 corporations from both nations. The agreement’s primary purpose is to encourage ...
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Bolivian state bank starts transactions in yuan and discusses hosting Chinese bank
Banco Unión, Bolivia’s state-owned bank, has started transacting in Chinese yuan, according to Bolivia’s Minister of Economy, Marcelo Montenegro. In addition, the government is discussing the potential implementation of a Chinese bank within the country. Due to an ongoing dollar shortage in Bolivia, the government is exploring other currencies, such ...
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Bolivia sets conditions for negotiations on lithium reserves
Bolivian President Luis Arce asserts that any negotiations regarding Bolivia’s lithium reserves must accommodate the nation’s business model, which incorporates a state-owned enterprise. This came to light during a recent EU-CELAC summit where discussions about accessing Bolivian lithium were on the agenda. Arce made it clear that Bolivia’s government policy ...
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Española de 84 años completa una semana en el techo de sede de DDHH en disputa en Bolivia
La Defensoría del Pueblo informó que no se logró concretar un “diálogo” para solucionar el conflicto por la sede privada de la Asamblea Permanente de Derechos Humanos de Bolivia, luego de que una activista española de 84 años se instalara en el techo del predio.
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Bolivia is nearing full membership in the South American trade bloc, Mercosur
Bolivia is nearing full membership in the South American trade bloc, Mercosur, following a recent summit in Argentina. Bolivian President Luis Arce believes this inclusion will benefit his nation and existing Mercosur members – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The proposal includes collaborative industrialization, capitalizing on the substantial lithium reserves ...
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Bolivia’s external debt growth rate negative, urgent credit approval needed, minister says
According to Marcelo Montenegro, the Minister of Economy and Finance in Bolivia, the country’s foreign debt growth rate is negative when measured against the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This highlights the urgent need to expedite the approval of credits that can support public investment. Montenegro stated that Bolivian foreign debt ...
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Bolivia seeks greater economic complementarity through full membership in Mercosur
Bolivia’s full membership in the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) will foster economic complementarity and a more balanced utilization of tariff preferences in the South American region, according to Bolivian Foreign Minister Rogelio Mayta. During the Mercosur Common Market Council meeting, Mayta expressed Bolivia’s belief that joining Mercosur will facilitate productive ...
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Brazil’s hunger for fertilizer makes it the most important market for Bolivian potassium chloride
Brazil has solidified its position as the leading market for Bolivian potassium chloride, with significant sales recorded in the first half of this year and anticipated for 2022, according to Bolivia's state-owned company, Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB). The majority of the potassium chloride produced is used for making fertilizer, ...
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China y el triángulo del litio en América del Sur
El Triángulo del Litio está compuesto por Argentina, Bolivia y Chile, esta región alberga las mayores reservas de litio a nivel mundial. Este mineral es clave para la transición en el sector energético y por esta razón las potencias tecnológicas se encuentran en una franca competencia por firmar contratos de ...
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Opinion: the inextricable link between drug trade and politics in Bolivarian revolution
By Leonardo Coutinho (Opinion) In a startling revelation earlier this year, Spanish authorities discovered 500 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a Bolivian state-owned airline, BOA's aircraft. Flying from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Madrid, the drugs managed to bypass seven local checkpoints and evade camera surveillance in Bolivia, an ...
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Why is lithium not national or strategic in Argentina, as it is in Mexico, Chile, and Bolivia?
Unlike in Chile, Bolivia, or Mexico, the national State does not control lithium production in Argentina. The provisions of the 1994 constitution granted the original domain of natural resources to the provinces, thanks to which multinationals have “investor-friendly” conditions. “Imagine a pro-business country in South America, attractive to foreign capital ...