The Bolivian government issued a decree authorizing the state-owned energy company YPFB to use cryptocurrencies to pay for energy imports, particularly gasoline and diesel.
The South American country is currently experiencing an internal crisis due to a lack of dollars, which is affecting the…
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Brazil announced new members of the BRICS
The BRICS group, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, announced its new members, which are: Cuba, Bolivia, Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan.
With the announcement made…
Lawyers in Bolivia propose using Tether for financial operations
The firms Iver von Borries and Javier Romero Mendizábal, in Bolivia, presented to the Senate the proposal to legally recognize the Tether index for financial operations due to the difficulty of maintaining the local currency, the boliviano,…
Bolivia authorized electronic payments with digital wallets
Two new solutions that will facilitate payments for Bolivian citizens were authorized by the country's Central Bank: the use of digital wallets for electronic payments and the issuance of virtual electronic cards.
According to an official…
President of Bolivia will encourage the use of digital platforms and cryptocurrencies
The shortage of dollars and fuel in Bolivia has led President Luis Arce to take the measure of encouraging the use of digital platforms and cryptocurrencies.
Digital assets reduce transaction costs and increase the flow of currency. On the…
Beware of ransomware: International Cybersecurity and Anti-Money Laundering Forum
Cybersecurity and anti-money laundering are critical priorities in today's business environment. The International Forum on Cybersecurity and Prevention of Money Laundering – III Edition, a virtual event to be held on August 28, 29 and 30,…
Bolivia among Latin American countries with the lowest fuel prices
Bolivia is among the Latin American countries with the lowest price of gasoline, which is currently at $0.54 as indicated last Thursday by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy.
The ministry also noted that the price of diesel is $0.53.…
Bolivia discovers a mega natural gas field
The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, announced that after an investment of USD 50 million, the country achieved the most important discovery since 2005. It is a mega natural gas field of 1.7 trillion cubic feet.
Arce indicated that the new…
Bolivia enabled purchase and sale operations with cryptocurrencies
The government of Bolivia authorized the use of cryptocurrencies for buying and selling, with the purpose of boosting the local economy.
After a moment of tension experienced by irregular military movements on June 26, the government of…
Tension in Bolivia due to irregular mobilization of military units to the government palace
The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, denounced this Wednesday the plot of a coup d'état, after at approximately 3:30 local time, military units moved irregularly to the Government Palace.…
Evo Morales confirmed his presidential candidacy for the 2025 elections
The former president of Bolivia Evo Morales confirmed his presidential candidacy this Sunday "forced by the Government's attacks" against his supporters within the ruling party, the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS).
"Compelled by the…
Bolivia and Brazil advance in the economic and social integration agenda
The common agenda between Bolivia and Brazil, recently agreed upon, is oriented towards the economic and social integration of both countries and includes 15 strategic areas.
The representatives of Bolivia and Brazil work together in…