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06.06.26 - 16:12
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How Bolivia′s Plans to Tap Mineral Riches Are Being Tested by Mass Unrest (Bloomberg)
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Bolivia's new president, Rodrigo Paz, is attempting to rebrand the country as a destination for foreign investment after two decades of socialist rule. Sitting atop some of the world's largest lithium resources and vast mineral reserves, Bolivia has long struggled to translate its natural resources into economic prosperity. Paz argues that clearer laws, stability, and closer ties with international investors can unlock growth. But, just six months into President Paz's term, his hopes are meeting the reality of unrest at home and violent protests. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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06.06.26 - 01:36
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Wall Street Week | AI-era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia′s Investability (Bloomberg)
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This week, the dollar remains the world's dominant currency, but economist Ken Rogoff thinks rising debt and geopolitical shifts are eroding its position as the world's reserve currency. And, AI-powered search is reducing web traffic, forcing publishers to rethink how they attract audiences and generate revenue online. Will competition between the US and China to launch satellites create the next major infrastructure boom in the commercial space industry? Bolivia wants to benefit from foreign capital flows into Latin America and harness its mineral reserves, but political instability remains a significant challenge. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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05.06.26 - 23:24
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Rubio Backs Bolivia′s Government As Protests Trigger Food, Fuel Shortages (ZeroHedge)
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Rubio Backs Bolivia's Government As Protests Trigger Food, Fuel Shortages
Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times,
The United States has pledged additional emergency assistance to Bolivia as protests and road blockades deepen shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies across the South American country.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on June 4 and discussed efforts to address growing shortages caused by nationwide unrest.
“The Secretary noted the United States is ramping up emergency assistance and logistics operations support in Bolivia to help those facing acute food and medical shortages due to illegal roadblocks intended to destabilize Bolivian society,” U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on June 4.
Pigott said Rubio reaffirmed “the United States' unwavering commitment to support Bolivia's democracy and the Paz Administration” as the country works through a political and economic crisis.
Paz's govern...
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23.05.26 - 20:16
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Proteste in Bolivien werden immer massiver (Tagesschau)
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Die Proteste und Blockaden in Bolivien werden immer massiver. In La Paz werden Lebensmittel und Treibstoff knapp. Es ist die größte Bewährungsprobe für die erst vor sechs Monaten angetretene Mitte-Rechts-Regierung. Von Anne Herrberg....
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