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Bolivian political stability and state of exception

4 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 2 days ago

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

Bolivia economic instability, IMF loan, and reforms

28 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bolivia pursues $1.9B IMF loan and extends state of exception

In early June 2026, the Banco Central de Bolivia (BCB) ended a 15-year fixed peg, introducing a market-driven regime with an inaugural official rate of Bs 9.73 per U.S. dollar. This transition triggered political critici

Viacha military base explosions: legal action against former

5 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bolivian Army charges former Defense Minister Novillo over Viacha explosions

Two powerful explosions occurred at the RAM-2 ‘Bolívar’ Mechanized Artillery Regiment maintenance center in Viacha, Bolivia, near La Paz. The incident reportedly began with a detonation involving black powder from stored

Bolivian political tension between Paz and Lara

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Bolivia political crisis intensifies over leaked audios and state of exception claims

The political confrontation in Bolivia between President Rodrigo Paz and Vice President Edmand Lara has intensified following the release of audio recordings. These recordings allegedly capture conversations between Pres

Bolivian government security leadership challenges

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Bolivian Assembly summons Minister Oviedo over 50-day road blockades

Bolivian Minister of Government Marco Antonio Oviedo has faced significant political and legal challenges regarding his administration’s management of national security and drug trafficking. On August 26, 2026, Oviedo a

Bolivian Police leadership and corruption investigation

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Bolivian Police face scrutiny following Commander Mirko Sokol's resignation

In late August 2026, Bolivian Police General Commander Mirko Sokol was praised by U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Erik Martini as a “true fighter against crime.” However, Sokol soon resigned following a Public Ministry investigat

Bolivia President Paz faces legislative pushback amid reform

5 clusters · 49 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Bolivia President dismisses Economy Minister after legislative censure

In July 2026, Bolivia’s lower house approved President Rodrigo Paz’s revised budget, targeting a deficit of approximately nine percent of GDP through salary cuts and tax waivers. Amid nationwide blockades that caused sho