Illegal production of coca leaves increased by 27%

According to the latest report presented by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), total coca leaf production increased from 41,600 tons in 2018 to 46,100 tons in 2019, an increase of 11%. In 2018, some 17,422 tons of coca leaf did not pass through any of the authorized markets. In 2019, the amount that did not pass through these legal trading points rose to 22,223 tons, representing an increase of 27%.

Texas barrel of oil sink more than 5%

In New York, the price of the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) barrel, which refers to the export price of Bolivian gas, fell by 4.99% to $39.21.

Public sector owes $350 mn to construction companies

Construction companies are in emergency mode because the public sector owes them about $350 million. Given the lack of Government's payment, they are preparing a series of measures to be implemented until the authorities give a solution to the problem.

Government secures $43.1 million for advance payment of the Renta Dignidad bonus

The national government assured a fund of Bs 300 million ($43.1 mn) for the advance payment of the Renta Dignidad bonus. The necessary resources are available to meet the benefit, which can be collected since August and will reach more than 870,000 elderly adults in the national territory.

Aurum receives quality certification for 5,000 computers exported to Portugal

The state-owned company Aurum (formerly Quipus) received yesterday the European quality certification for the first 5,000 computers exported to Portugal, informed Aurum's general manager, Cristian Romero. Aurum's general manager also said that the batch of 20,000 machines to be shipped to Europe is currently prepared.

Only 27% of construction companies renewed their trade registration

Only 27% of the country's construction companies renewed their business registration, amid a crisis in the sector caused by the Government's failure to pay payrolls, which amount to nearly Bs 2.5 billion ($359.19 mn). The failure to update the trade register may be the result of the closure or paralysis of companies since the lack of updated documentation prevents them from continuing to develop their commercial activities in the sector.