Bolivia's Economic Crisis: Elderly Forced to Sell on Streets for Survival

La Paz, Bolivia – May 29, 2025: A recent report by Bolivian news outlet Red Uno highlights the devastating impact of the current economic crisis on the country's elderly population. Many are forced to sell goods on the streets to survive, earning meager sums each day. One woman interviewed, selling knitted hats, stated, "Sometimes I sell one or two, sometimes nothing at all." The reporter observes elderly individuals selling various items, including toilet paper and snacks, illustrating the widespread nature of the problem. The video underscores the urgent need for social programs and support to help this vulnerable group.