Bolivia: Resources

El Diario is an online newspaper focusing on Bolivia news, including national and international news, economy, culture, industry trends, and sports. Only available in Spanish.

The Financial Regulatory Authority, also known as Autoridad de Supervisión del Sistema Financiero (ASFI), is responsible for regulating and supervising the financial services industry in Bolivia. The site contains statistics, publications, regulations, and consumer information. Only available in Spanish.

The Ministry of Economy and Public Finance (MEPF), or Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas Públicas, creates an equitable financial services industry in Bolivia. The MEPF site contains listings of applicable laws, industry news, economic forms, vice ministries, and citizen information. Some content is only available in Spanish. 

The Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications and Transportation, also known as Autoridad de Regulación y Fiscalización de Telecomunicaciones y Transportes (ATT), regulates communications, transportation, and post in Bolivia. The ATT website contains information about its functions, legal framework, each of the sectors it is responsible for regulating, and recent news. Only available in Spanish.

The Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade, also known as Instituto Boliviano de Comercio Exterior (IBCE), offers statistics that cover regional exports, imports, and global exports. A section on doing business elaborates upon macroeconomic data, imports, and exports and contains a directory of Bolivian exporters. The IBCE also provides services for businesspeople, including consulting, translation services, and custom studies. Only available in Spanish.

The Bolivian-American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) is a non-profit organization that fosters trade and commercial agreements between the Republic of Bolivia and the United States. The site contains updated economic and social information, potential investment opportunities, and a legal framework regarding investments.

BoliviaBella is a website that provides pointers on business practices and culture in Bolivia for those who are going to live, work, study, or tour in Bolivia. Specifically, the site includes helpful advice with greetings, gift-giving, and meeting etiquette.