Nathalie Iriarte (EN)
Periodista de Bloomberg Línea en Bolivia
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Bolivian Government Continues to Invest in Coca Despite Failure to Reap Profits
Opposition legislators and economists criticize a track record of poorly managed public companies investing in projects with no prospects of commercial success
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Bolivia Has Latin America’s Cheapest Fuel, But Subsidies Blamed for Contraband
Government fuel subsidies are unwise, according to experts, who argue they cause corruption, contraband and inefficient energy use
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Bolivia’s Lithium Could Remain Untapped Without Agreements With Local Communities
The Potosí region, which boasts the country’s largest lithium reserves, is demanding higher royalties, while experts see the harnessing of the mineral as impossible if agreements are not reached with local inhabitants
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How ‘Tropical’ Quinoa Could Solve Bolivia’s Food Shortage
Santa Cruz department produces 70% of the country’s food, and now a new variety of quinoa developed by agronomists could begin to be produced in Bolivia’s lowlands
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6 Suitors Emerge for Bolivia’s Lithium in Tender Tinged With Controversy
Bolivia has the largest lithium resources in the region, but accusations of favoritism for a Russian company involving the president’s son in the country’s tender process have emerged
Tech & Funding
Bolivia’s Fintech Koban Raises $2.3M, the Largest Pre-Seed in the Country
This funding will allow the startup to accelerate key hires, increase tech stack and product development, and expedite its marketing and launch strategy in its original market
News in English
Bolivia Can’t Afford to Isolate Itself, Former VP Candidate Says
Gustavo Pedraza, an analyst and former candidate for vice president, talks to Bloomberg Línea about the war on Ukraine's economic impact, and of La Paz's failure to condemn Russia’s invasion