by Karl Dyson | Jan 3, 2011 | Fuel Prices
Bolivian President Evo Morales has rescinded a decree issued less than a week ago that raised fuel prices by more than 70 per cent and led to civil unrest. Bolivian President Evo Morales, right, accompanied by Vice-President Alvaro Garcia Linera, gestures as he speaks...
by Karl Dyson | Dec 31, 2010 | Fuel Protests
There have been protests across Bolivia after the price of fuel rocketed in the South American country. Last weekend, the Government announced it could no longer afford to subsidise fuel prices, which had been frozen for six years. The announcement led to a 73% hike...