Bolivia's Economic Crisis: La Paz Market Vendors Forced to Raise Prices

La Paz Market Vendors Struggle Amidst Economic Crisis La Paz, Bolivia – The economic crisis gripping Bolivia is hitting home for food vendors in the Miraflores market of La Paz. Caseritas, who prepare and sell affordable lunches, have been forced to raise prices due to rising costs of ingredients. This price increase, however, is impacting their customer base, as many can no longer afford their meals. "We're now selling lunch for 13 Bolivianos," one caserita explained, "It's not that we want to charge more, but the cost of everything has gone up." She noted that the price of oil, a crucial ingredient, has become prohibitively expensive. The video from Red Uno shows several empty tables in the market, a stark visual representation of the crisis's impact. The reduced customer traffic is a direct result of the rising prices, leaving many caseritas struggling to maintain their businesses. Despite the challenges, the caseritas remain resilient, hoping for understanding from their customers and an eventual improvement in the economic situation.