Fernando Romero
Fernando Romero is an independent journalist from El Salvador, known for his critical reporting on government policies and human rights issues. He has provided insights into President Bukele's security strategies, particularly the controversial measures related to the mega-prison system. Romero has emphasized the potential human rights violations occurring under Bukele's regime, especially against non-gang members in other prisons, and he continues to advocate for freedom of expression and accountability in the Salvadoran government.
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Fernando Romero is the police chief of Chaco who commented on the detention of Nicolás Boniardi Cabra.
en plena selección del jurado, se llevaron detenido a un abogado de Emerenciano Sena
Argentina· 2025-10-29
Economist Fernando Romero emphasized that Bolivia is in a scenario of 'stagflation', characterized by low economic growth combined with high inflation.
Bolivia será la economía con menor crecimiento de Sudamérica en 2025, según la CEPAL
Bolivia· 2025-09-30Fernando Romero warned that the increase in the purchase of subsidized flour shows a concerning trend for public finances.
Emapa elevó 8 veces el volumen de la compra de harina subvencionadaBolivia· 2025-09-23
Fernando Romero stated that Bolivia is one of the most informal economies in the world.
En Bolivia se requieren 2.060 horas para abrir una empresa medianaBolivia· 2025-09-22
Fernando Romero, president of the Association of Oilseed Producers of Beni, expressed concern over the impact of diesel shortages on rice production.
Productores al borde del colapso buscan la forma de importar su propio diéselBolivia· 2025-09-17
Fernando Romero affirmed that Tuto Quiroga's economic plan is the most suitable for stabilizing Bolivia's economy.
"Tuto" Quiroga suma apoyo en Tarija por la redistribución 62/38 y propuesta anticrisisBolivia· 2025-09-13
Fernando Romero, president of the College of Economists of Tarija, reveals that Bolivia sold and/or mortgaged 9.18 tons of gold reserves to obtain funds for imports and debt payments.
Bolivia monetiza 9,18 toneladas de oro para cubrir gasto corriente y deuda, asegura economistaBolivia· 2025-09-04Economist Fernando Romero warns that the drop in the parallel rate could also respond to temporary factors rather than a structural change in the Bolivian economy.
Dólar paralelo baja a Bs 10,93: menor incertidumbre y superávit comercial explican la caída, según el BCBBolivia· 2025-09-03
Fernando Romero is an economist and researcher who commented on the composition of the reserves.
Reservas Internacionales aumentan a $us 2.881 millones, alentadas por la compra de oroBolivia· 2025-09-02Fernando Romero executed a penalty kick that equalized the match.
Trinidense pone la “Cruz” al invicto de Cerro Porteño - Fútbol
Paraguay· 2025-08-25
Fernando Romero, president of the College of Economists of Tarija, stated that prices of certain products in Bolivia are 40% cheaper than in Argentina.
La ‘fuga’ de productos bolivianos a Argentina rompe todos los controlesBolivia· 2025-08-11
Fernando Romero scored the opening goal for Trinidense with a shot to the top of the net.
Trinidense 2-Luqueño 0: La Cruz amarilla resplandece en Villa Elisa - Sportivo TrinidenseParaguay· 2025-08-03
Fernando Romero is a Salvadoran journalist who commented on the discreet approach of the government regarding the reelection reform.
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Peru· 2025-08-02
Fernando Romero stated that the sustained increase in debt and illiquidity is one of the first warning signs for the Bolivian economy.
Bolivia enfrenta la deuda externa más alta de los últimos 25 añosBolivia· 2025-07-31
Fernando Romero is the president of the Colegio de Economistas de Tarija.
Falta de dólares encarece los medicamentos y golpea la industria farmacéuticaBolivia· 2025-07-30
Fernando Romero is the president of the College of Economists of Tarija.
El dólar paralelo cae a su nivel más bajo en semanas y se sitúa en Bs 13,12 para la compraBolivia· 2025-07-26Fernando Romero, president of the College of Economists of Tarija, explains the temporary decline of the parallel dollar in Bolivia.
Dólar paralelo baja en Bolivia ante expectativas de cambio político y ajuste económicoBolivia· 2025-07-24Fernando Romero detailed that the government must pay over $us 400 million in interest on sovereign bonds next year.
Deuda externa se dispara a $us 13.345 millones y dejará la carga a la próxima gestiónBolivia· 2025-07-08
Fernando Romero is the president of the Colegio de Economistas de Tarija who commented on the inflation data.
La Inflación llega a su nivel más alto en 38 años y supera meta del Gobierno y del FMIBolivia· 2025-07-03
Fernando Romero, president of the College of Economists of Tarija, noted that the demand for physical dollars in the streets has decreased considerably.
Dólar paralelo cae a Bs 13,61 y consolida tendencia a la baja en el mercado informalBolivia· 2025-07-02Fernando Romero is the president of the Colegio de Economistas de Bolivia and discusses the factors behind the decline in demand for the US dollar.
Dólar paralelo cae y reservas suben, pero el “respiro” no cambia la crisisBolivia· 2025-07-02
Fernando Romero is the president of the Colegio de Economistas de Tarija and explains the factors behind the drop in the USDT price.
"La gente está priorizando alimentos antes que dólares”: cae del USDT por debajo de Bs 15Bolivia· 2025-07-01Fernando Romero stated that the unemployment data does not fully reflect the true level of unemployment in the country.
Crisis frena desarrollo del talento de los jóvenes y los empuja al empleo precarioBolivia· 2025-06-28
Fernando Romero, president of the College of Economists of Tarija, stated that the country has received a 'thumbs down' from international markets.
Standard & Poor’s hunde la nota de Bolivia y advierte alto riesgo de impago de deudasBolivia· 2025-06-27
Fernando Romero, president of the College of Economists of Tarija, warns that the deterioration of foreign trade is a direct reflection of economic fragility.
Déficit comercial de Bolivia llega a $us 818 millones tras siete meses consecutivos en rojoBolivia· 2025-06-25Fernando Romero is an Argentine businessman accused of defrauding employees and involved in multiple legal complaints.
denuncias, impunidad y un oscuro historial de corrupción como funcionario kirchnerista
Uruguay· 2025-06-20
Fernando Romero is the president of the Departmental College of Economists of Tarija who highlights the delicate financial situation of the government.
Legislativo abre válvula del oxígeno financiero y piden ajuste de gastos al GobiernoBolivia· 2025-06-20
Fernando Romero is the president of the Departmental College of Economists of Tarija who warned about the government's liquidity issues.
Se aprobaron créditos por $us 410 millones en sesiones camaralesBolivia· 2025-06-20
Fernando Romero highlighted that the trend of strengthening gold reserves contradicts what is happening in Bolivia.
Mientras el mundo acumula, las reservas de oro caen al mínimo en BoliviaBolivia· 2025-06-10
Fernando Romero noted a significant devaluation of the Bolivian currency over the past year.
Dejan de utilizar el boliviano para compras al otro lado de las fronterasBolivia· 2025-05-26
