Source: Foundation for Economic Education
by Tomás Fenati
“Bolivia’s economy is on the brink of collapse. The country is experiencing its highest inflation in 38 years: in June alone, prices rose by 5.2%, which is not only three times higher than Argentina’s inflation, but also equivalent to what Peru records in two or three years. Bolivia is also facing a shortage of US dollars and a wave of protests and road blockades, which exacerbates another problem: the lack of goods. From medicines and chicken to cooking oil and gasoline, Bolivians struggle to find basic products, and when they do, they pay exorbitant prices. This is happening in the midst of an election year.” (08/14/25)