Groups demand: "decolonize" coca leaves Colombia's president says cocaine is "no worse" than whiskey as global efforts to "decolonize" the plant spread Salon · Mar 9, 2025
Bolivia's Morales Launches 4th Presidential Bid, Defying Term Limit Morales, 65, claims to be the victim of a campaign to sideline him politically, led by incumbent President Luis Arce who was once an ally but now his main rival. Latin Times · Feb 21, 2025
Bolivian judge orders arrest of ex-president Evo Morales in sex abuse case Populist leader allegedly had a child with a teen girl in 2016, which would constitute statutory rape under Bolivian law The Guardian - US · Jan 17, 2025
Bolivian judge orders the arrest of former President Morales in sex abuse case A Bolivian judge on Friday ordered a warrant for the arrest of former President Evo Morales after he didn’t appear to testify in court in a case alleging that he sexually abused a minor The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Warrant issued for Bolivian ex-president over alleged relationship with minor Evo Morales claims accusation of him fathering child with 15-year-old is strategy to block his 2025 presidential run The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2024
Bolivia's Morales Slams 'Brutal Judicial War' After Warrant Issued Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales accused his successor on Tuesday of launching a "brutal judicial war" against him, after prosecutors issued an arrest warrant over his alleged relationship with a minor. International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024
Democracy across the Americas is in crisis Political crises are rocking several nations of the Americas. From El Salvador and Venezuela to Bolivia, Argentina and the United States, political crises are posing serious challenges to democratic institutions. The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024
Prosecutor Charges Bolivian President Evo Morales With Sexual Abuse Of a Minor And Orders His Arrest According to the complaint, Morales had a daughter with a 15-year-old girl when he was 57 Latin Times · Dec 17, 2024
Bolivia Prosecutor Seeks Morales Arrest Over 'Trafficking' Of Minor An arrest warrant has been issued for Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales with calls for an initial detention period of six months on suspicion of "trafficking" a 15-year-old girl while in office, authorities said Monday. International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024
Bolivia Seeks Arrest Of Ex-President Evo Morales For Alleged Sexual Abuse Bolivian prosecutors seek arrest of ex-President Evo Morales in sexual abuse case involving minor. Morales denies allegations, claims political plot agains... Top News · Dec 16, 2024
Bolivian prosecutors seek the arrest of former President Morales in sexual abuse case Prosecutors in Bolivia are seeking the arrest of former President Evo Morales in connection to a sexual abuse investigation involving his alleged fathering of a child with a 15-year-old girl The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Bolivia's Controversial Judicial Elections: A Political Power Struggle Explore the controversy and intrigue surrounding Bolivia's judicial election, with implications for democracy and the rule of law. Top News · Dec 15, 2024
Former Bolivia Anti-Narcotics Chief Extradited To US For Trafficking Former Bolivian anti-narcotics chief extradited to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges, revealing challenges in combating drug crimes. Top News · Dec 12, 2024
In Bolivia's scrappy highlands, proud Indigenous Cholas take the runway by storm In the huddled market stalls, sprawling farms and pulsing parties of Viacha, a scrappy town southeast of Bolivia’s capital, it’s typical for women to sport bowler hats, tiered skirts and fringed shawls The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024
The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2024 Bolivia’s former top anti-drug official to be extradited to US for drug trafficking Maximiliano Dávila Pérez, arrested in Bolivia in 2022, was accused of using his position to help transport cocaine
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024 'Everything is expensive!' Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse Across what was once South America’s second-largest producer of natural gas, everyone is searching for fuel
Latin Times · Nov 17, 2024 Cuban-American Influence Set to Shape U.S. Latin America Policy in Trump's Second Term Carlos Trujillo, who backed the Bolivia coup, could join forces with Rubio to push hard-line policies on Cuba and Venezuela, reshaping U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba and Latin America.
The Conversation · Nov 11, 2024 Bolivia slides towards anarchy as two bitter rivals prepare for showdown 2025 election Armed supporters of Bolivia’s charismatic former president, Evo Morales, stormed a military facility in the central Bolivian region of Cochabamba on November 1. The group forced their way into the facility, seized weapons and ammunition and, according to the government, took more than 200 soldiers hostage.
International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024 Bolivia Demonstrators Announce 72-hour Suspension Of Blockades Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales, who have been blocking roads in the center of the country for three weeks in a standoff with the government, on Wednesday announced a 72-hour "humanitarian" pause.
International Business Times · Nov 5, 2024 What We Know About The Soldiers 'Held Hostage' By Bolivia Demonstrators The Bolivian government said at the weekend that 200 soldiers were being "held hostage" by supporters of ex-president Evo Morales, who have been blockading roads for over three weeks to try to prevent his arrest on charges of statutory rape.
Top News · Nov 4, 2024 Evo Morales Initiates Hunger Strike For Political Dialogue Former Bolivian President Evo Morales embarks on hunger strike to prompt dialogue amid protests and political unrest in Bolivia.
Latin Times · Nov 4, 2024 Bolivian Ex-president Accuses Govt Of Ignoring Dialogue Offer After 21 days of blockades, losses are estimated at $2.1 billion in various sectors, according to the Ministry of Productive Development.
International Business Times · Nov 2, 2024 Supporters Of Bolivia's Ex-leader Morales Detain 200 Soldiers: Government Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales are holding at least 200 soldiers hostage, the Foreign Ministry said Saturday, as their standoff with the state continues to escalate.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024 Bolivian ex-president’s supporters hold ‘20 soldiers hostage’ amid escalating tensions Clashes intensify as Bolivia investigates ex-president over alleged statutory rape
International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024 With Stones And Slings, Supporters Of Bolivia's Morales Gird For Battle Under a bridge in central Bolivia, supporters of former president Evo Morales, armed with slingshots and stones, practice their aim as they prepare to do battle with security forces.