Bolivia October inflation hits 2.07% monthly, 6.03% YTD on food and transport costs

Bolivia's national inflation reached 2.07% in October, pushing cumulative inflation to 6.03% through October, driven by public transportation and staple food prices (onions, potatoes, tomatoes). Regional disparities show Potosí, Sucre, and Cobija with the highest increases, while Santa Cruz surpassed La Paz in price growth. The data signals accelerating price pressures in a country with historically low inflation, potentially complicating monetary policy and social stability.

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