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YPFB ensures gasoline supply in Cochabamba with 3.6 million liters dispatched over weekend amid compensation agreement for fuel quality issues

YPFB scheduled the dispatch of a total of 3.6 million liters of gasoline to Cochabamba over the weekend of March 14-15, 2026, reinforcing fuel supply stability in the region. Concurrently, YPFB and transport unions formalized plans to begin compensations this week for damages caused by previously distributed unstable gasoline, signaling recovery efforts in fuel quality […]

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Bolivia, Economy, Raw Materials

Bolivia’s Political Shift Ushers Economic Challenges and Strategic Realignment in Mineral Sector

Bolivia’s recent political transition marks a pivot away from nearly two decades of leftist governance under the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS), with President Rodrigo Paz advocating for economic stabilization and diversification. The new government’s approach signals a strategic recalibration to attract foreign investment, address severe fiscal and balance of payments crises, and leverage the country’s

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Bolivia, Markets, Solar

CAF commits $110 million financing to Bolivia’s largest 120 MW Chichas solar plant amid broad $3.1 billion support framework

Bolivia secured a $110 million loan from the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) to finance the construction of the 120 MW Chichas solar power plant in Potosí, reinforcing the country’s ambition to elevate renewable energy’s share to 75% by 2032. This initiative is part of a comprehensive $3.1 billion CAF financing

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Bolivia, Economy, Fuels

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz Marks 100 Days with Economic Stabilization Amid Key Structural Challenges

Bolivia’s government under Rodrigo Paz has achieved initial economic stabilization through decisive fiscal adjustments and international engagement, but deeper reforms remain critical. The administration’s ability to push structural legislation in sectors such as hydrocarbons and mining will largely depend on resolving political fragmentation and legislative gridlock. In the first 100 days of his presidency, Rodrigo

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Bolivia, Oil & Gas, Politics

Bolivian Government Signs Key Agreements to Resolve Fuel Crisis in Beni, Introducing Regional Supply Reforms

The Bolivian government has reached a pivotal agreement with civic leaders in Beni to address ongoing fuel shortages and quality concerns, signaling structural changes in regional fuel distribution. Implementation of these agreements, including the creation of a local fuel distributor and enhanced oversight, will be critical to restoring confidence and stabilizing supply dynamics in the

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Bolivia, Economy, Oil & Gas

Bolivia Implements Exceptional Crude Oil Importation to Address Fuel Shortages and Enhance Refinery Output

Bolivia’s government has activated an exceptional crude oil import policy under Supreme Decree 5548 to mitigate acute gasoline and diesel shortages. The strategic move aims to optimize refinery operations, reduce import costs by processing crude domestically, and stabilize fuel supply chains amid rising logistical constraints and market demands. The Bolivian executive branch authorized Yacimientos Petrolíferos

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Bolivia, Economy, Infrastructure

Cochabamba Advances Strategic Investment Agenda to Enhance Connectivity and Industrial Growth

Cochabamba’s business sector and government authorities convened at the “Congreso Empresarial Cochabamba 2026” to present a coordinated strategy aimed at transforming the city from economic stagnation into a national productive engine by 2030. Key priorities include reducing logistics costs, boosting exports with value addition, and expanding energy capacity, supported by a clear agenda to improve

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Bolivia, Economy, Fuels

Bolivia authorizes exceptional crude oil imports to secure domestic fuel supply amid economic crisis

Bolivia’s government has enacted exceptional measures to stabilize its fuel market and mitigate inflationary pressures by allowing state oil company YPFB and domestic refineries to import crude oil directly for processing. This strategic shift aims to increase internal fuel production capacity, optimize refinery utilization, and contain costs formerly linked to imported refined products, setting a

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Bolivia, Oil & Gas, Politics

Bolivian Vice President Files Formal Corruption Complaint Against YPFB President Over Fuel Overpricing

The Bolivian Vice President Edmand Lara has filed a formal criminal complaint against Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) President Yussef Akly, alleging corruption through overpriced fuel contracts. The unfolding legal scrutiny and public dispute highlight growing tensions within the government and could impact Bolivia’s state oil company’s market operations and governance stability in the near

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