Bolivia dollar volatility, debt & IMF talks

Timeline

1. about 14 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   Dollar Volatility Pressures Businesses in Bolivia and Argentina

   Dollar swings are hurting merchants in Tarija, Bolivia, prompting speculation and consumer caution, while Argentina's CCL rate hit $1 593‑$1 596, up 1% weekly and 24% annually, affecting imports and investment.

2. 2 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Bolivia's external debt reaches record $14.3 billion as gold‑linked reserves shrink

   Bolivia's external debt hit a record $14.3 bn in H1 2026 while net reserves fell to $3.6 bn, with gold holdings dropping amid price volatility.

3. 5 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Bolivia's external debt hits $14.4 bn as IMF talks aim to steady the economy

   Bolivia's external debt rose to $14.4 bn, debt‑to‑GDP at 26.5%, and reserves slipped to $670 m. Officials seek an IMF deal to stabilise the dollar as the economy is forecast to shrink 0.7‑1% in 2026 after weeks

4. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Bolivia's flexible dollar regime sparks political criticism and economic concerns

   Bolivia's shift to a flexible dollar rate draws criticism from Deputy Claudia Bilbao and economist Ernesto Bernal, who warn of inflation, fiscal deficits and the need for larger reserves.

5. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 9 sources

   Bolivia's BCP lifts all restrictions on individual dollar deposits

   Bolivia's BCP now allows unlimited, immediate withdrawals of dollar deposits for individuals, while the central bank holds the official dollar rate at 10.70 bolivianos, pausing its recent rise.

6. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Bolivia business groups warn of legal uncertainty and currency pressures

   Bolivian business federations cite legal uncertainty in the Soboce case and a 49% dollar surge under a new flexible exchange regime as threats to investment and artisan livelihoods, urging transparent courts, a

7. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 12 sources

   Bolivia Evaluates USDT Stablecoin Integration into National Payments

   Bolivia is reviewing a framework to add Tether's USDT stablecoin to its payment system, aiming to ease dollar shortages after a crypto‑ban lift sparked a 630% transaction‑volume surge.

8. 16 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Bolivia's Flexible Exchange Rate Pushes Official Dollar to 10.40 Bs

   Bolivia’s new flexible exchange‑rate system, effective 29 June, lifted the official dollar to 10.40 Bs; economists stress that fiscal reforms and investment are needed to support the move and curb inflation.

9. 17 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Bolivia's pharmaceutical sector warns of drug price risks amid dollar fluctuations

   Bolivia's pharma industry tracks dollar swings, warns of supply delays and potential price hikes despite a planned $3 bn government injection to aid currency access.

10. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Bolivia's business groups demand fixed dollar rate and urgent reforms amid economic crisis

    Bolivian business groups push for a fixed dollar rate while Samuel Doria Medina urges urgent anti‑corruption and institutional reforms to tackle the country's economic crisis.

11. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Bolivia moves to cap utility tariff hikes amid inflation

    Bolivia's government pledges to block tariff hikes for basic services and sets a new rule capping monthly electricity price adjustments at 5% of inflation, exempting low‑consumption households.

12. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Bolivia cuts import tariffs by 5% and caps electricity price hikes

    Bolivia's government approved decrees cutting all import tariffs by 5% from July 2026 and limiting electricity tariff increases to a 5% monthly cap, to protect consumers from currency and price volatility.

13. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Bolivia Confirms Sufficient Dollar Reserves to Support Flexible Exchange Rate and Repayment Plan

    Bolivia's spokesperson assures that dollar reserves are sufficient to back a flexible exchange rate and upcoming repayments to savers, citing $1 bn May bonds and $3.8 bn in reserves.

14. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Bolivia Shifts to Flexible Exchange Rate, Devalues Currency

    Bolivia adopts a flexible exchange rate, devaluing the boliviano to curb dollar shortages and boost exports, while raising inflation and fuel‑price concerns.

15. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources

    Bolivia shifts to flexible dollar exchange rate, ending 15‑year peg

    Bolivia replaced its 15‑year fixed dollar peg with a flexible rate on 29 June 2026, starting at 9.73 bolivianos per dollar, aiming to boost stability, attract $1 bn+ in remittances, and end political criticism.

16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 25 sources

    Bolivia adopts flexible exchange rate, ends 15‑year dollar peg

    Bolivia ends its 15‑year dollar peg, sets a 9.73 boliviano official rate and adopts a flexible exchange system to stabilise the economy, prompting criticism, IMF talks and ongoing labor protests.

17. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Bolivia's central bank reports slight dip in reference dollar on June 13

    Bolivia's central bank posted a modest drop in its reference dollar to Bs 10.07 (sell) and Bs 9.86 (buy) on June 13, while the parallel rate hovered around Bs 9.91/9.88.

18. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Bolivia and Argentina dollar rates shift as central banks intervene

    Bolivia's referential dollar slipped to 9.92 Bs, while Argentina's peso rose to 1,455 ARS per dollar as central banks intervene to curb currency volatility.

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