The Latest Breaking News from Rodrigo Paz

Bolivia Bets on Starlink for Rural Schools as Latin America's Satellite Education Race Accelerates

Bolivia's Aula Conectada signs Starlink agreements with 85 La Paz municipalities, but critics warn municipalities lack funds once the two-year free period expires.

Latin Times · Oct 21

Bolivian Workers Reject Paz Government's Economic Overhaul — A National Strike Looms on Oct. 23

Bolivia's COB declared a labor emergency after fuel prices surged 83% and new decrees put state jobs at risk. A national strike is set for October 23

Latin Times · Oct 19

Bolivia and India Explore Mining Ties That Could Shape the Global Battery Supply Chain

Bolivia and India are advancing a minerals pact covering satellites, lithium, and a $100M wind park — while La Paz plays Washington and New Delhi against each other.

Latin Times · Oct 18

Bolivia's Amazon Pivot: President Paz Bets Big on Pando With Historic Infrastructure Package

Bolivia's Paz committed Bs 5.6 billion to the Amazon dept. of Pando and outlined a trade corridor with Brazil projecting up to $7B in annual commerce.

Latin Times · Oct 12

After Nearly Five Decades Without Ambassadors, a Chilean President Is Finally Going to Bolivia

Kast heads to Bolivia Oct. 15 — first presidential visit in decades — as a narco-timber scandal and ambassador talks reshape the two nations' future.

Latin Times · Oct 11

Bolivia's Democracy Turns 44. Here's How Fragile It Really Is.

Bolivia marks 44 years since its return to democracy in 1982. Here's what's changed, what hasn't, and where the country stands in 2026.

Latin Times · Oct 11

Shield of Americas in Action: Bolivia's Top Prosecutor Nailed in Cash-Stuffed Ambulance Getaway

Bolivia arrested Attorney General Roger Mariaca and 13 others days after the U.S. revoked his visa over bribery and drug-trafficking accusations.

Latin Times · Oct 3

Bolivia arrests top prosecutor and 13 others accused by US of protecting drug traffickers

Bolivian police have arrested the country’s attorney general and 13 others accused of protecting drug traffickers

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Bolivia IMF Loan Deal Triggers 83% Diesel Hike and Transport Union Calls for Nationwide Sept. 28 Strike

Bolivia's drivers plan a Sept. 28 stoppage over an 83% diesel hike. What the IMF-linked decree means for families in Bolivia and the U.S.

Latin Times · Sep 23

Inside Paz and Rubio's New York Meeting: Trade, Security and Bolivia's Economic Reset

Rubio backed Bolivia's $1.9B IMF deal in a New York meeting with Paz, who pushed for U.S. trade access and security aid. Key facts, sourced.

Latin Times · Sep 22