Bolivia faces a severe dollar liquidity crisis, prompting President Luis Arce to unveil measures to revitalize the economy. A decade ago, the country boasted $15 billion in foreign reserves. Now, these have plummeted to under $2 billion, putting immense pressure on imports, exports, and the economy at large. The government is streamlining export procedures, enhancing […]
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