Bolivia http://www.alacrastore.com/country-snapshot/Bolivia Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:35:19 PM en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CM_CM_MAIN_20080505T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/CM_CM_MAIN_20080505T000000_0000norm## Country Monitor May #th #### © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### Regional & country data Asia & Australasia: total foreign debt US$ bn Source: Economist Intelligence Unit, CountryData. # ### ### ### ### ### #### ####...5/13/2008 7:41:08 PM100.00Country MonitorEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCM_CM_MAIN_20080505T000000_0000CMArgentinaBoliviaBotswanaBrazildbxeuEstoniaFranceGabonGermanyIndiaIndonesiaLatviaLebanonMalaysiaMexicoMyanmarNigeriaNorwayPhilippinesPortugalRomaniaRussiaTaiwanTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanUnited KingdomUnited StatesZHAgriculture and food productionOil and gasOil, gas and other chemicalsRetailingTelecomsTransport and logistics112114811347EIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/EN_EN_MAIN_20080510T000000_0003?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/EN_EN_MAIN_20080510T000000_0003normA tactical victory for the opposition THEIR vote may have lacked legal force, but the thousands of opposition supporters celebrating the approval of an unofficial referendum on regional autonomy held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia's economic...5/9/2008 8:00:49 PM4.00The EconomistThe EconomistThe EconomistEN_EN_MAIN_20080510T000000_0003ENBoliviaENMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/BL_BL_MAIN_20080512T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/BL_BL_MAIN_20080512T000000_0000normArgentina Argentinian farmers have called an eight-day strike . Farmers opposed to a new tax on grains and oilseeds have again halted the transport of crops to ports and blocked roads, afte r talks with the govern- ment ended in failure...5/9/2008 8:00:46 PM100.00Business Latin AmericaEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisBL_BL_MAIN_20080512T000000_0000BLArgentinaBoliviaBrazilChileColombiaDominican RepublicEcuadorHaitiLatin AmericaMexicoNicaraguaPeruVenezuelaAutomotiveEducational servicesElectricityEnergyFinancial ServicesFood and DrinksFood, beverages and tobaccoManufacturingOil and gasOil, gas and other chemicalsTelecomsTelecoms and Technology2112231133651752611320373948496082EIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080505T164500_0003?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080505T164500_0003normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Resisting the central government, Bolivia's Santa Cruz province voted in favour of autonomy in a referendum held on May #th. Though expected, the "yes" victory is a blow to the administration...5/5/2008 7:32:55 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080505T164500_0003News analysisPoliticsVWBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080502T164500_0003?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080502T164500_0003normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Amid heightened tension with the opposition and autonomy-seeking provinces, Bolivia's president, Evo Morales, has deepened his nationalist policies by taking control of a major telecommunications...5/2/2008 8:17:37 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080502T164500_0003News analysisBusinessVWBoliviaEnergyTelecoms and Technology225174849EIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080425T152500_0017?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080425T152500_0017normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST Much voting and little trust At least so far the chosen weapon is merely the ballot box. But Evo Morales, Bolivia's socialist president, and his opponents in the more capitalist-minded and prosperous...4/26/2008 7:31:34 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080425T152500_0017News analysisPoliticsVWBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/BL_BL_MAIN_20080428T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/BL_BL_MAIN_20080428T000000_0000normBrazil Brazil has hiked interest rates after almost three years of cuts . The Central Bank raised its bench- mark Selic overnight interest rate on April ##rd in a bid to curb accelerating consumer spending and inflation. The half a point...4/25/2008 7:49:35 PM100.00Business Latin AmericaEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisBL_BL_MAIN_20080428T000000_0000BLBoliviaBrazilChileCosta RicaEcuadorLatin AmericaMexicoNicaraguaPanamaParaguayPeruPuerto RicoAutomotiveConsumer GoodsElectricityEnergyFinancial ServicesFood and DrinksHealthcareRetail tradeRetailingTelecomsTelecoms and TechnologyTravel and Tourism2231133644517526272203748495359607080EIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/EN_EN_MAIN_20080426T000000_0001?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/EN_EN_MAIN_20080426T000000_0001normMuch voting and little trust AT LEAST so far the chosen weapon is merely the ballot box. But Evo Morales, Bolivia's socialist president, and his opponents in the more capitalist-minded and prosperous eastern regions are once again heading...4/25/2008 7:49:35 PM4.00The EconomistThe EconomistThe EconomistEN_EN_MAIN_20080426T000000_0001ENBoliviaENMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CM_CM_MAIN_20080414T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/CM_CM_MAIN_20080414T000000_0000norm## Country Monitor April ##th #### © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### Regional & country data Asia & Australasia: international tourism, arrivals, #### m Source: Economist Intelligence Unit, Market Indicators and Forecasts....4/21/2008 7:51:34 PM100.00Country MonitorEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCM_CM_MAIN_20080414T000000_0000CMAustriaBelgiumBoliviaBosnia & HercegovinaBrazilChinaColombiaCote d'IvoireCzech RepublicEgyptEuropean UnionFranceIndiaIrelandIsraelJapanMBAAMMoroccoPanamaPeruPolandQR;IESingaporeSlovakiaSouth AfricaSpainSyriaTM;QRTurkeyTurkmenistanUnited StatesUzbekistanVietnamZHAgriculture and food productionEnergyOil and gasOil, gas and other chemicalsTelecoms112112211349EIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T113500_0010?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T113500_0010norm4/17/2008 8:01:42 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT GLOBAL ASSUMPTIONS ...VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T113500_0010Interest rate forecastFinanceVWBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T164500_0004?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T164500_0004norm4/16/2008 7:35:32 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The political environment in Bolivia has undergone a significant turn in recent months against the government of President Evo Morales. Two major problems represent threats to political...VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T164500_0004News analysisPoliticsVWBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0001?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0001norm4/8/2008 7:52:12 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Overall assessment The security environment is generally fair. However, democratic institutions are fragile and deep social discontent, especially among indigenous people, will keep...RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0001OverviewOperating riskRKBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0003?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0003norm4/8/2008 7:52:12 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Labour market risk is moderate to high. Activism is a well-established tradition following decades of state ownership of major industries. Community relations can become a...RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0003Labour marketOperating riskRKBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0004?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0004norm4/8/2008 7:52:11 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY The tax base remains small as a result of the large informal sector, and revenue collection is generally inefficient. A tax reform is planned by the government. It will focus...RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0004Tax policyOperating riskRKBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0008?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0008norm4/8/2008 7:52:11 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Judicial reforms implemented since #### have increased judicial independence and improved the reliability of verdicts. The creation of a Constitutional Tribunal has provided...RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0008Legal & regulatoryOperating riskRKBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0009?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0009norm4/8/2008 7:52:11 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY The Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) has a majority in the Chamber of Deputies, but not in the Senate, which may impair governability. A very strong anti-business slant in the...RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0009Government effectivenessOperating riskRKBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0010?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0010norm4/8/2008 7:52:10 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Two decades of democratic government and peaceful transitions of power ended in a turbulent period which saw the resignations of two presidents in ####-##. This underlined...RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0010Political stabilityOperating riskRKBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0005?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0005norm4/8/2008 7:52:10 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY A crawling-peg exchange rate regime to maintain export competitiveness has been successful in keeping currency risk low. Despite consolidation and improved regulation, the...RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0005FinancialOperating riskRKBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0006?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0006norm4/8/2008 7:52:10 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY A combination of weak investment and strong export earnings, mainly in the hydrocarbons sector, has produced current account surpluses since ####, which is estimated to reach...RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0006Foreign trade & paymentsOperating riskRKBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0007?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Boliviaeiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0007norm4/8/2008 7:52:09 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY The adoption of orthodox macroeconomic policies since #### has fostered improved macroeconomic stability. However supply problems, strong inflows of foreign exchange capitals...RK_RK_MAIN_20080407T130500_0007MacroeconomicOperating riskRKBoliviaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis