Bolivia's Economic Crisis: Coffee Vendors in Santa Cruz Face Drastic Sales Drop

Santa Cruz Coffee Vendors Feel the Pinch of Bolivia's Economic Crisis The economic crisis gripping Bolivia is impacting even the humble coffee vendors of Santa Cruz. In Plaza 24 de Septiembre, the heart of the city, vendors are struggling with drastically reduced sales. Rising costs of goods, from sugar to cups, are squeezing their already thin margins. "Everything has gone up, and people don't buy like before," lamented one vendor, highlighting the challenges faced by small businesses in the current climate. The situation is so dire that vendors are considering raising prices, a move that could further strain consumers already grappling with economic hardship. The report offers a glimpse into the daily struggles of ordinary Bolivians and the ripple effects of the national economic crisis.