The Latest Breaking News from Bolivia

Why Bolivia's Ruling Coalition Is Split Over Keeping Troops in the Streets

Bolivia's government wants 90 more days of emergency rule as a leaked audio ties Paz to a jailed adviser and his coalition loses an ally.

Latin Times · Sep 15

‘Carbon fever’ threatens hard-won Indigenous rights in Bolivian Amazon

Leaders in Pando region denounce opaque deals over carbon credits as government and companies rush to monetise Amazon rainforest after 2024 ruling

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

Bolivia Dodged a Blockade This Week. The Truce Runs Out October 10th.

Santa Cruz moto-taxis paused a blockade after a fuel deal with YPFB — but set an October 10 deadline. Here's what changed, and what's still unresolved.

Latin Times · Sep 12

Plastic Rafts Revive Lake: Indigenous women use totora to cut pollution by 30%; flamingos return

In an inspiring environmental initiative, indigenous women in Bolivia are rejuvenating Lake Uru Uru with totora plants. By creatively constructing floating rafts from discarded plastic bottles, they foster new aquatic growth while tackling pollution and ecological damage. Laboratory findings highlight a 30% decrease in contaminants in revitalized areas. This project…

The Times of India · Sep 8

Bolivia's $1.9 Billion IMF Deal Reaches Congress — But Santa Cruz Just Set a Deadline That Could Blow It Up

Bolivia's $1.9B IMF deal is now before Congress, but a Sept. 9 Santa Cruz assembly and a currency float are reshaping the diesel-price fight.

Latin Times · Sep 7

Bolivia's Barracks Blast: Investigators Found 'Boosters' and a Grenade Depot, VP Won't Call It 'Just Fireworks'

Bolivia's Viacha barracks blast: investigators found explosive 'boosters' near a grenade depot, but the cause of the deadlier blast is still unknown.

Latin Times · Sep 6

Inside Bolivia's Deadliest Weekend: What Officials Confirm About the Viacha Explosion — and What They Don't

Bolivia's Defense Ministry raised the Viacha barracks blast missing toll to 14 and confirmed 81 injured, as a local official disputes the death count.

Latin Times · Sep 5

At least two killed and 81 injured after explosions at Bolivian army base

The Bolivian Defence Minister said the first explosion "involved black powder from pyrotechnic material stored at the site," while the second, "much larger" blast was still being investigated.

Euronews · Sep 5

Leaked Audio Puts Bolivia's First Lady at the Center of a Corruption Complaint

Bolivia's VP accuses the first lady and jailed adviser Cerimedo of corruption as a fuel, gold and drug-flights scandal widens around President Paz.

Latin Times · Sep 3

Bolivia Orders Arrest of Suspected Hit-Squad Coordinator as Cerimedo's Scandal Reaches the Presidency

"Bolivia orders an arrest in the Beller shooting, opens a fourth Cerimedo case, and his own testimony now complicates Paz's account."

Latin Times · Sep 1