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Bolivia President Paz faces legislative pushback amid reform

6 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bolivia appoints Christian Morales as new Economy Minister

In July 2026, Bolivia’s lower house approved President Rodrigo Paz’s revised budget, targeting a deficit of approximately nine percent of GDP through salary cuts and tax waivers. Amid nationwide blockades that caused sho

Bolivia economic instability, GDP contraction, and reforms

26 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bolivia faces 3.6% GDP contraction amid economic recession

In early June 2026, the Banco Central de Bolivia (BCB) ended a 15-year fixed peg, introducing a market-driven regime with an inaugural official rate of Bs 9.73 per U.S. dollar. This transition triggered political critici

Bolivian trade and economic indicators

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bolivia reports record trade surplus and currency reforms

Bolivia’s economic data shows contrasting trade trends across different sectors and partners. As of May 2026, the country reported a total trade surplus of $1.377 billion, a significant reversal from a $401 million defic

Bolivia gold smuggling scandal and political fallout

5 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Brazilian businessman Valdir Zorzo's jet seized with 189.5 kg of gold in Bolivia

Bolivian customs seized about 189 kg of gold packed in four suitcases at Viru Viru International Airport bound for Dubai. The shipment lacked valid export authorization in the SUMA system and was accompanied by falsified