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Bolivia

Rodrigo Paz sworn-in as Bolivia's new president

The newly sworn-in president has promised to restore economic stability to Bolivia. The country has been dealing with a crippling economic and cost of living crisis, the worst in four decades, causing widespread unease and discontent.

09/11/2025

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Inmates riot at San Pedro prison in Bolivia over food allowances

Inmates at San Pedro prison in La Paz staged a riot on Tuesday, seizing control of the facility for several hours to demand higher daily food allowances.

17/09/2025

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Bolivia's presidential frontrunner has 'phone stolen' during rally

Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz is up against conservative ex-President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga in a runoff on 19 October to determine Bolivia's next leader.

19/08/2025

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Bolivia heads to unprecedented presidential election runoff

Early results showed Bolivia's centrist Rodrigo Paz in a surprise lead in Sunday's presidential race, with a likely second round needed against conservative former president Jorge Quiroga.

18/08/2025

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At least five killed in explosion during gold mine clash in Bolivia

The victims of the explosion on Thursday included a pregnant woman and a 1-year-old child.

04/04/2025

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Severe flooding in Bolivia destroys crops and homes

Heavy rainfall in Bolivia’s Viacha community has caused severe flooding, destroying crops, submerging homes, and impacting 6,000 people as rivers overflowed in the highlands.

14/03/2025

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Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales clash with police

Bolivian police used tear gas and detained two supporters of former President Evo Morales on Monday after they marched in La Paz, without their leader, against the country's economic crisis and in support of the former leader.

15/01/2025

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Bolivia: Landslide in La Paz hits 40 homes

A landslide in La Paz, Bolivia, has affected 40 homes, with six people rescued and no injuries reported.

25/11/2024

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Car shot at in attempted assassination, claims Bolivia's ex president

Evo Morales has accused the country's current leader, President Luis Arce, of carrying out the attack.

27/10/2024

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Bolivian president denounces 'self-coup' claims as lies

Following a failed coup attempt, Bolivian President Luis Arce slammed the accusations that he orchestrated it himself, stating that the general who led the push to oust him acted independently.

28/06/2024

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Key moments in Bolivia's coup attempt captured on video

In a dramatic sequence of events in Bolivia, videos have emerged that chronicle the failed coup attempt and the strong support for President Luis Arce.

27/06/2024

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Bolivian general arrested after failed coup attempt

The South American country already struggling with financial chaos and political deadlock now faces a new crisis.

27/06/2024

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Sand artists recreate the Passion of Christ in the Bolivian Andes

Artists from Bolivia and Argentina gathered in a desert area of the Bolivian Andes to recreate the Passion of Christ and images from the Old Testament of the Bible.

30/03/2024

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Bolivian teachers reject the country's new education plan

Education workers from across Bolivia held protests in La Paz on Friday to demand a bigger budget for their sector and to reject the new education plan

16/04/2023

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Teachers pepper-sprayed by police in Bolivia as protests turn violent

Teachers protesting in Bolivia against education reform were pepper-sprayed outside the Ministry of Education in La Paz by police.

21/03/2023

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Meet the Bolivian roboticists benefiting humanity

In partnership with Media City

"We think of ourselves as creators. We don't just make one thing; we create products that, most of the time, bring people to us who need our help."

09/01/2023

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Bolivia: clashes erupt over detention of opposition leader

Clashes between protesters and security forces erupted on Tuesday in Santa Cruz over the detention of an opposition leader on terrorism charges.

04/01/2023

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Bolivian coca farmers and police clash in third week of market dispute

Anti-government coca farmers throw homemade dynamite sticks at the police in Bolivia's La Paz as they continue their attempts to shut down a parallel market for the plant, which they claim is illegal and enjoys government support.

16/08/2022

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Coca growers, police clash in Bolivian capital

Clashes broke out in the Bolivian city of La Paz on Monday between protesters and riot police that left several people injured, according to officials.

09/08/2022

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Indigenous Aymara women play golf in Bolivia

Two indigenous Aymara women play golf in traditional dress at the exclusive La Paz Golf Club.

02/08/2022

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Massive fire engulfs parts of new commercial building in Bolivia

A massive fire engulfed part of the 13th floor of a new commercial building in La Paz on Monday.

27/07/2022

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Bolivia opposition protest against political persecution

Bolivia’s opposition protest in La Paz against the government of President Luis Arce, whom they accuse of "political persecution" and demand the release of right-wing ex-president Jeanine Anez who was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison.

22/07/2022

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Cholita wrestlers fight racism in Bolivia

Young women dressed in billowing skirts and long braided hair take to the wrestling ring to fight anti-Indigenous racism in Bolivia.

14/03/2022

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Meet the cholita skateboarders breaking down stereotypes in Bolivia

In partnership with Media City

"These clothes are not a costume. This is an identity. This is what makes them cholitas and they are proud of that."

07/02/2022

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Bolivians march for justice against gender violence

Hundreds of people rallied in the Bolivian capital La Paz on Monday in protest at violence against women

01/02/2022

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Bolivia releases condor into Andean region

Specialists from the Bolivian Ministry of Environment released a condor back into the the wild in the Andean region of the country on Monday

25/01/2022