Bolivia

Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s president, ending nearly 20 years of left-wing rule. He inherits a struggling economy, vows gradual reforms, and seeks international support for recovery.

Bolivia seal playoff spot with win over Brazil, Argentina stunned by Ecuador

Bolivia will be joined in the playoffs by two teams from CONCACAF as well as one each from the African, Asian and Oceania.

Bolivia Moves to Shield August Elections from Court Battles | Electoral Body Takes Action | N18G

Bolivia’s top electoral authority is urging lawmakers to pass a key bill that would safeguard the August 17 presidential elections from legal interference. With multiple candidacies—including Senate President Andronico Rodriguez—facing court challenges, the Supreme Electoral Court is seeking legal clarity to ensure the democratic process isn’t derailed. The proposed law, which has passed the Chamber of Deputies and now awaits Senate approval, would limit judicial reviews that could delay or overturn electoral decisions. The Chamber emphasized the need for finality and stability in the electoral timeline. As the Popular Alliance threatens legal action, Bolivia’s political tensions continue to rise just months ahead of the vote.

Bolivian Judge Arrested After Dropping Charges Against Evo Morales | N18G

Judge Lilian Moreno, who annulled an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, has now been arrested herself. Accused of violating court orders, her controversial decision ignited outrage across Bolivia. Morales, accused of a relationship with a minor, denies all charges and plans to run again in upcoming elections despite a legal ban.

Bolivian ruling party lawmakers create ruckus reflecting political crisis | N18G

On November 21, a violent scuffle broke out in Bolivia’s Congress between lawmakers from the ruling MAS party, underscoring the country’s ongoing political crisis. The clash occurred as pro-Evo Morales lawmakers, known as "Evistas," tried to prevent the newly elected president of Congress, Omar Yujra, from assuming his duties. The conflict has been escalating for months, fueled by tensions between Morales' supporters and those loyal to current president Luis Arce, particularly over the upcoming 2025 election. Morales’ influence has waned as he and Arce increasingly clash over political control, with the dispute intensifying last month when Morales' supporters staged road blockades to pressure the government. The unrest is further compounded by a national crisis involving fuel shortages, dollar scarcity, and rising prices for essential goods. Additionally, Bolivia’s constitutional court recently barred Morales from running for office again in the 2025 elections, adding fuel to the fire.

Bitter political fight in Bolivia is paralysing the government as unrest boils over economic crisis

Bolivia's financial quagmire stems, at least in part, from an unprecedented rift at the highest levels of the governing party.

A brew of ancient coca is Bolivia's buzzy new beer. But it's unclear if the world will buy in

It remains questionable whether Bolivia can persuade the world to accept the hardy green leaf best known beyond its borders as the main ingredient of cocaine.

Bolivia challenges global dollar dominance with Chinese yuan, Russian rouble

Net foreign currency reserves have fallen to roughly $4 billion from a peak of $15 billion in 2014, pressuring state finances and threatening Bolivia's long-defended currency peg with the dollar.

Bolivia seals $1.4 billion lithium deals with Russia's Rosatom, China's Guoan

Governments, mining firms, battery markets and carmakers worldwide from Tesla to BMW are scrambling to secure supply of the metal, which is key for the batteries needed to power a major shift towards electric vehicles.

Bolivian government promises prosperity from Lithium amid perennial economic struggles

No country offers a starker warning about the perils of betting on raw materials to fund a path out of poverty. Bolivia has had other commodity booms in the past but it remains the poorest country in South America

How a man survived a month lost in the Amazon: 'I had to drink urine, eat worms'

A Bolivian who claimed to have been missing in the Amazon alone for a month, on Tuesday recounted eating insects and worms, collecting water in his boots and drinking his own urine to stay alive.

Bolivia calls census in 2024 as protests reach three-week mark

The three weeks of protests have killed four and injured more than 170, the government said.

Lionel Messi overtakes Pele with hat-trick as Argentina beat Bolivia

Lionel Messi got the opener after 14 minutes in Buenos Aires, dancing around the Bolivian defence before curling the ball into the net from just outside the box.

In pics | 12-year-old Bolivian girl is ready to punch her way to boxing glory

At age 8, Bolivian boxer Gracce Kelly Flores defeated a 10-year-old boy. Now, with three national boxing medals under her belt, she dreams of reaching the women's boxing world championship.

India, Pak among key illicit drug producing nations: Obama

In a notification to the Congress, Obama determined that Bolivia, Burma (Myanmar), and Venezuela "failed demonstrably" during the last twelve months to make sufficient or meaningful efforts to adhere to their obligations under international counter narcotic agreements.

Snowden affair diverts Bolivian president's plane in Europe

There was no evidence that Snowden, wanted by Washington for espionage after divulging classified details of US phone and Internet surveillance, had left the transit area of Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport.

JSPL scouts for mines in South Africa, Mozambique

After scrapping its Bolivia plans, private steel firm Jindal Steel and Power is scouting for coal properties in other countries including South Africa and Mozambique.

JSPL cancels USD 2.1bn mining project in Bolivia

Jindal Steel and Power today terminated its USD 2.1 billion mining and steel venture in Bolivia over fuel supply woes.

JSPL drops $ 2 bn Bolivia plan; stock up

Jindal Steel & Power (JSPL) has dropped USD 2 billion Bolivia plan, reports The Times of India.

Jindal Power IPO likely in 3-4 months to raise Rs 7200 cr

The much awaited initial public offer (IPO) is likely to roll out in the next three to four months, said Sushil K Maroo, Director and Group CFO of Jindal Steel & Power (JSPL). The IPO is targeting to raise Rs 7200 crore.

Jindal to invest $280 mn in Bolivia iron ore project

Jindal Steel and Power will invest USD 280 million this year to start work on an iron ore and steel project in Bolivia that has been plagued by delays, the company's managing director said on Monday.