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ECLAC lowered its Bolivia growth forecast to 0.2% for 2026 and 0.6% for 2027. The IMF projects a 3.0% contraction this year, a gap of 3.2 points. The post ECLAC Cuts Bolivia Growth Forecast to 0.2% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Who runs the Bolivia economy in 2026: President Paz, the central bank, state firms, miners, soy groups and banks, with data as of October 2026. The post Who Runs Bolivia’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolivia's regulator expects power bills to rise 1.44% after Decree 5750, so a US$8.55 bill becomes US$8.68. The government denies a tariff rise. The post Bolivia Regulator Sees Power Bills Up 1.44% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chile and Bolivia signed five instruments in La Paz on Friday, 16 October, including terms to modernise the ACE 22 trade pact. The post Kast and Paz Sign Five Chile Bolivia Accords appeared first on The Rio Times.
The lithium triangle of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia holds about 43% of known lithium. Who owns it, who mines it and who sets the rules in 2026. The post Lithium in Latin America 2026: Inside the Lithium Triangle appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolivia's economy will shrink 3% this year and 1.5% in 2027, the IMF forecasts, the only South American economy set to contract in both years. The post Bolivia’s Economy to Shrink 3%, IMF Says appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolivia's central bank kept its 9.2% year-end inflation forecast on Wednesday despite pricier diesel, as a US$1.9 billion IMF loan begins to flow. The post Bolivia Central Bank Keeps 9.2% Inflation Forecast appeared first on The Rio Times.
The IMF approved Bolivia’s US$1.9 billion programme and released US$214 million. Here is what it means for expats, fuel costs and dollars. The post Bolivia IMF Loan Approved With US$214 Million Up Front appeared first on The Rio Times.
The IMF Executive Board is expected to decide on 2 October on Bolivia's US$1.9 billion loan, the centrepiece of President Paz's crisis programme. The post IMF Board Votes on Bolivia’s US$1.9 Billion Loan Today: What Is at Stake appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolivia lithium explained: why one of the world's largest resources barely produces, what became of the China and Russia deals, and what Paz plans next. The post Bolivia’s Lithium Explained: A Giant Resource, Stalled Deals and the Paz Plan appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Bolivia central bank will absorb Bs 3 billion (about US$250 million) by October and freed bank dollar prices after diesel rose 83% on 19 September. The post Bolivia Central Bank Moves to Absorb US$250 Million After Diesel Price Rise appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolivia food prices are climbing after the diesel subsidy ended. Families in La Paz say they need double the budget; the minimum wage is worth about US$275. The post Bolivia Food Prices Climb After Diesel Cut; Minimum Wage Now Worth About US$275 appeared first on The Rio Times.