Helen Rivero

Helen Rivero is the president of the Confederación Nacional de la Micro y Pequeña Empresa (Conamype) in Bolivia. She has been a prominent advocate for the rights and needs of micro and small businesses in the country, particularly during times of economic crisis. Recently, Rivero declared a 'state of emergency and economic mourning' due to the massive closure of productive units and the detrimental effects of rising prices and government inaction on the sector. She emphasizes that the micro and small enterprise sector is crucial for employment, generating 85% of jobs in Bolivia, and criticizes the government's failure to implement effective policies for their reactivation.