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Bolivia

Marco Rubio pledges US support for Bolivia's democracy

The U.S. government is throwing its full weight behind Bolivia's newly formed government as the South American nation grapples with its deepest economic crisis in 40 years.

05 Jun 2026-09:10
Bolivian president advances emergency law as two ministers resign

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz submitted a bill to Parliament on Wednesday to regulate states of emergency, as two ministers resigned during a fifth week of ongoing road blockades.

03 Jun 2026-23:37
Why did Bolivia's defence minister resign? Understanding the political crisis behind Marcelo Salinas' departure

The resignation of Bolivia's Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas comes at a critical moment for the South American nation, which is grappling with weeks of anti government protests, economic tensions and a growing political confrontation between the administration of President Rodrigo Paz and opposition groups linked to former President Evo Morales.

03 Jun 2026-04:33
Bolivia's defence minister Salinas resigns

Bolivian defence minister Marcelo Salinas resigned on Tuesday, a ministry source ‌told Reuters, following weeks of social unrest and mass protests which have blocked streets in major cities over the last month.

03 Jun 2026-04:18
Bolivia on brink as severe blockades force government to flee

Bolivia has been pushed to the edge of a severe public health and political collapse after five weeks of unrelenting nationwide transit blockades forced the six-month-old administration of President Rodrigo Paz to flee the seat of government.

02 Jun 2026-17:53
Why did Bolivia expel Colombia’s ambassador over sovereignty concerns?

Bolivia has announced the expulsion of Colombia’s ambassador following a diplomatic dispute centered on sovereignty, political interference, and disagreements over regional affairs.

20 May 2026-20:47
Bolivia expels Colombian ambassador over sovereignty

Bolivia’s government has requested that Colombia’s ambassador leave the country, citing concerns over sovereignty and interference in domestic matters, the foreign ministry announced on Wednesday amid rising diplomatic tensions linked to ongoing anti-government protests.

20 May 2026-18:53
Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz

Bolivia is facing a deepening political crisis as widespread protests and road blockades bring the administrative capital under siege, less than six months after President Rodrigo Paz took office.

20 May 2026-12:39
Bolivia miners clash with police as protests rock Paz government

15 May 2026-11:34
Bolivia bus crash kills six, injures 14 in La Paz ravine fall

At least six people have been killed and 14 others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in western Bolivia, authorities said.

15 Apr 2026-02:58