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Bolivian political stability and state of exception

4 clusters · 78 sources · last updated

Latest: Bolivia eliminates diesel subsidies following $1.9bn IMF loan approval

Bolivian political tensions have centered on the maintenance of a state of exception and the legal standing of former President Evo Morales. Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano called on Morales to face the judiciary to

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Violence against women in Bolivia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Police investigate deaths of young women in Bolivia and Guatemala

In mid-September 2026, several incidents of violence against women were reported in Bolivia. On September 13, a 19-year-old woman was shot and killed in Sacaba, Cochabamba, during an argument with her partner. This inci

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Cochabamba anniversary administrative dispute

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Cochabamba authorities clash over anniversary celebrations

The department of Cochabamba, Bolivia, began preparations for its September anniversary celebrations, which include a public holiday on September 14 to honor its historical role in the nation’s independence. Initial prep

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Transnational crime and coca cultivation in Bolivia

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Bolivia coca cultivation increases 7% in 2025

Bolivia is experiencing an escalation in transnational organized crime and illegal coca cultivation. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that criminal mafias are utilizing the country as a tra

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Regional shift toward market-oriented and conservative rule

10 clusters · 55 sources · last updated

Latest: Latin American political leaders face varying approval ratings in recent polls

Political discourse in Latin America continues to center on a regional shift toward market-oriented policies and conservative leadership, driven by anti-establishment sentiment and a prioritization of economic and public

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Pedestrian and Cyclist Day celebrations in Bolivia

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Bolivia and Venezuela celebrate Pedestrian and Cyclist Day

Bolivia observed National Pedestrian and Cyclist Day on September 6, a mandate established by Law No. 150 to promote physical activity and reduce pollution. To comply with the law, cities such as Oruro and La Paz impleme

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Rising cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Cochabamba patients report rising costs for essential medicines

In Cochabamba, Bolivia, there has been a notable increase in the cost of essential goods. Initially, market fluctuations were observed in food prices, specifically for chicken and vegetables. Merchants attributed these r

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Bolivian economic and infrastructure development

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Bolivia announces IMF-related funding and major infrastructure investments

Bolivia is pursuing various infrastructure and economic development initiatives at both the municipal and national levels. In Cochabamba, Mayor Manfred Reyes Villa has introduced a development package focused on economic

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Potato price inflation in La Paz, Bolivia

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: La Paz potato prices surge 80% amid transport costs

In La Paz, Bolivia, potato prices have increased by as much as 80%, with the cost per arroba rising from approximately Bs 50 to Bs 90. Local merchants link this surge to higher transportation costs for goods arriving f

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Bolivian political and economic crisis

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Cochabamba organizations announce march against government economic policies

Bolivia is experiencing a period of political and economic instability under the administration of President Rodrigo Paz. In mid-August, opposition leaders Manfred Reyes Villa, Jorge Tuto Quiroga, and Samuel Doria Medina

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Evo Morales political movement reorganization

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: E-Pueblo seeks to reactivate political registration in Bolivia

The political movement associated with Evo Morales, known as Evo Pueblo or E-Pueblo, has initiated a series of organizational and legal steps to establish its political standing in Bolivia. In August 2026, the movement

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Drug seizure involving branded transport in Bolivia

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Paraguay seizes 261 kg of marijuana from US executive jet

In the Cochabamba region of Bolivia, authorities intercepted a bus carrying 86.5 kilograms of marijuana. The vehicle, operated by Buses Cosmos, displayed the branding of the Brazilian football club São Paulo FC. While th

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Bolivian highway transit and maintenance

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Bolivian highway authorities intensify maintenance on Oruro-Challapata detour

Bolivian highway services and maintenance have undergone various adjustments due to weather and infrastructure projects. Initially, road travel and bus services in regions such as Northern Potosí, Oruro, and La Paz resum

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