The Latest Breaking News from Bolivia

Man survived 31 days in Amazon jungle by eating worms

Jhonattan Acosta, 30, got lost in the jungle after becoming separated from his four friends while out hunting in northern Bolivia.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Woman left fighting for her life after vicious dolphin nearly bit her foot off

Claire Bye, 28 was swimming in a river in Santa Rosa de Yacuma, Bolivia while on a guided tour when she entered the water and was attacked by a pink river dolphin.

Daily Record · Feb 26, 2023

Bristol holidaymaker bitten by dolphin on holiday of a lifetime

She was left with a 'huge hole' before surgery

Bristol Post · Feb 26, 2023

Study: Don't blame climate change for South American drought

Scientists say climate change isn't to blame for the nasty three-year drought still devastating Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Bolivia

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Bolivian hospitals under strain as dengue kills dozens

Hospitals in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz region are struggling to keep up with an outbreak of dengue that has killed at least 26 people

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Bolivians turn out for opposition-led 'national assembly' as protests could return

Bolivians nationwide participated in an opposition-led "national assembly" on Wednesday to discuss a slew of proposals, including whether to restart protests which ignited in December over the arrest of Santa Cruz Governor Luis Camacho.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2023

Bolivia’s dream of a lithium future plays out on high-altitude salt flats

The government eyes an economic bonanza in a mineral vital to electric batteries but critics ask if plan is viable and at what environmental cost

The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2023

Peru protests: What to know about Indigenous-led movement shaking the crisis-hit country

Peru is in the midst of a political and civil crisis. Weeks of protest have culminated in thousands descending on the capital amid violent clashes and running battles with police.

The Conversation · Jan 20, 2023

Rape survivor wins case against ‘cruel and inhumane’ state of Bolivia

An international court found that Brisa De Angulo, who was abused at 15, had her rights violated during the judicial process

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023

Protesters lift blockades in Bolivia's Santa Cruz region

Protesters in Bolivia have lifted the blockades that had largely isolated the rich eastern region of Santa Cruz from the rest of the country for more than 15 days

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023