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Bolivia blockades, poverty, infrastructure push

Entities: Brayan Melgar · Central Obrera Boliviana (COB) · Rodrigo Paz · Evo Morales · José Luis Galvez

Overview

Blockades that began in May 2026 continue to choke Bolivia’s export corridors, with estimated losses exceeding $3 billion (about 5 % of GDP). Inflation reached 4.82 % in the first half of 2026, and poverty rose to nearly 47 % of the population – roughly six million people – while 63 % of households can no longer afford a basic food basket. Judicial pressure persists as peasant leader Vicente Salazar remains in preventive detention over 22 deaths during the 53‑day protests. Border disruptions have eased after joint inspections, and a July agreement with Chile will modernise key posts using the Sintia Nexus digital system, funded by the IADB’s “Conexión Sur” programme. Domestic pressure mounts: departmental leaders in La Paz and Chuquisaca are urging President Rodrigo Paz to allocate the announced Bs 17 000 million for 101 infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, water‑supply and health facilities, with a deadline of February 2027. The La Paz governor highlighted that several state‑funded processing plants remain idle, labeling them “white elephants” and calling for better planning. In July, the Taypichaca Dam was inaugurated in Pucarani. Financed with about 40.9 billion bolivianos from the IADB, the dam will provide potable water for roughly 846,880 inhabitants (about 154,550 families) and irrigate 7,000 ha of farmland, alongside rural electrification and new social‑housing projects. President Paz warned that blockades harm producers, reiterated the pending mining‑law reforms aimed at boosting investment while directing royalties to public services, and called for dialogue to resolve the unrest. On 29 July 2026 the Prosecutor’s Office issued a capture order for former president Evo Morales, accusing him of terrorism, armed uprising and inciting attacks on transport and public‑service safety linked to the May‑June blockades. The order also names COB leader Marco Argollo and campesino leader Vicente Salazar, already detained.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 28 SOURCES] The accusations relate to Morales’ alleged involvement in road blockades that lasted 53 days in May‑June 2026. (existing)
[● 27 SOURCES] Economic losses from the blockades were estimated at over US$3 billion. (article)
[● 21 SOURCES] Morales is accused of terrorism, armed uprising against state security and sovereignty, attacks on transport and public‑service security, criminal association and public incitement. (Bolivia's Fiscalía)
[● 21 SOURCES] Prosecutor Brayan Melgar issued a capture order for Evo Morales on 29 July 2026. (new)
[● 20 SOURCES] Bolivian Fiscalía issued an arrest warrant for Evo Morales on charges of terrorism and armed uprising. (article)
[● 20 SOURCES] The blockades caused shortages of food, fuel and medical oxygen. (existing)
[● 20 SOURCES] The blockades resulted in at least 16 deaths, 13 of which were due to lack of medical care. (Reports on the protests)
[● 20 SOURCES] The protests demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. (Protest demands)
[● 17 SOURCES] Bolivia's Prosecutor's Office issued a capture order for Evo Morales on 29 July 2026. (article)
[● 17 SOURCES] The capture order also names COB leader Marco Argollo and campesino leader Vicente Salazar, both currently detained. (Co-defendants named)
[● 17 SOURCES] The blockades resulted in at least 16 deaths, 13 of them due to lack of medical care. (existing)
[● 17 SOURCES] Other indicted individuals include COB leader Marco Argollo and campesino leader Vicente Salazar. (existing)

Timeline

about 7 hours ago

[POLITICS] 27 sources
Bolivia issues arrest warrant for ex-president Evo Morales over nationwide protests
Bolivia’s prosecutors issued a July 29, 2026 arrest warrant for ex‑president Evo Morales over 53‑day road blockades, charging him with terrorism, armed uprising and related crimes; the protests caused shortages
2 days ago

[POLITICS] 65 sources
Bolivia orders capture of former president Evo Morales over 2026 road blockades
Bolivia’s Fiscalía issued a July 29 capture order for ex‑president Evo Morales, accusing him of terrorism and other crimes linked to 53‑day road blockades that caused 16 deaths, $3 bn losses and sparked a major
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz inaugurates Taypichaca Dam, securing water for 846,880 people
President Rodrigo Paz inaugurated the Taypichaca Dam in Pucarani, delivering water to 846,880 people, irrigation for 7,000 ha, and announcing rural electrification, housing projects and a new mining law while v
14 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Bolivia Secures Up to $40 Million U.S. Funding for Development Projects
Bolivia and the U.S. MCC signed an MOU to potentially receive up to $40 million for development projects, reviving bilateral ties and outlining joint project identification.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's La Paz grapples with idle state plants and new 17 bn‑boliviano road plan
La Paz Governor criticizes idle state plants as “white elephants,” while President Paz unveils a 17 bn‑boliviano road investment, 1 bn for 2026, covering key corridors and bridges.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
President Rodrigo Paz urged to deliver promised infrastructure projects in La Paz and Chuquisaca
Regional leaders in La Paz and Chuquisaca press President Rodrigo Paz to fulfil promised infrastructure funding, urging prompt allocation for roads, bridges, health units and basic services.
14 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Bolivia and Chile push border modernization and digital trade controls
Bolivia and Chile agreed at a border committee meeting to modernise key crossing points, digitise customs procedures and boost anti‑smuggling efforts, backed by BID financing.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Bolivia earmarks over Bs 1 billion for Chuquisaca’s Diagonal Jaime Mendoza road
Bolivia will invest over Bs 1 billion (~US$145 m) to complete the Diagonal Jaime Mendoza highway in Chuquisaca, aiming to boost regional connectivity and economic development.
20 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Bolivia‑Chile border hour restriction disrupts trade, flow improves
Chile’s 08:00‑20:00 limit at the Pisiga–Colchane crossing caused transport delays and cargo loss for Bolivia; bilateral coordination has eased congestion and traffic is near normal.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia drops bill on undocumented vehicle regularization amid contraband worries
Bolivia's auto sector says vehicle nationalization won't stop smuggling; lawmakers withdraw regularization bill amid cross‑border crime concerns.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia's Santa Cruz leader Zambrana urges court to summon Evo Morales over blockade deaths
Santa Cruz civic leader Agustín Zambrana demanded Bolivia summons Evo Morales and Mario Argollo to answer for 22 deaths linked to the 53‑day blockade, warning of flight risk.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's La Paz holiday plan debated as businesses seek economic boost
Bolivia’s La Paz holiday is under review: business leaders propose moving it to Friday to ease post‑blockade losses, while the labor ministry studies extending it through 19 July, citing potential economic gain
23 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Bolivian trucks stranded at Chile‑Bolivia border as reduced hours and export controls disrupt trade
Reduced hours at the Colchane‑Pisiga crossing have left 300‑500 Bolivian trucks stranded, causing multi‑day delays and costly losses, while Chile‑initiated controls on Bolivian timber exports have cut shipments
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Vicente Salazar Sentenced to Six‑Month Preventive Detention Over Bolivia Road Blockades
Bolivian court orders six‑month preventive detention for leader Vicente Salazar over deadly road blockades that cost $3 billion and sparked a state of emergency.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Bolivia road blockades inflict over 150 million bolivianos in road damage
Bolivia’s 50‑day road blockades damaged 37 highway sections, costing ~150 million bolivianos in repairs, lost tolls and a toll station, with La Paz, Cochabamba and Oruro hardest hit.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's regional leaders push for more funding for oil tax revenues and bridge projects
Bolivian officials seek greater funds: Tarija's mayor pushes for a 12% hydrocarbon tax return, while Potosí and Chuquisaca governors prioritize 60 million‑boliviano bridge projects.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Bolivia faces near‑half of population in income poverty as inflation fuels food price crisis
Bolivia's adjusted poverty may hit 47% (~6 M people) as inflation drives food price spikes and 63% of households can’t afford basic goods, amid protests and a 4.8% inflation rate.
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Bolivia sustains probe of ex-President Evo Morales over road blockade crimes
Bolivia's government and regional officials say ex‑President Evo Morales must face justice for alleged trafficking and the 53‑day road blockades, while Governor Leonardo Loza denies involvement and challenges a
25 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia faces renewed protest threats as government adds 6,867 budget items
Bolivian Senator José Sánchez warned unchanged 2026 budget could spark protests in October and urged prosecution of blockade leaders, as the government introduced 6,867 new education, health and security budget
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 14 sources
Bolivia detains protest leader Vicente Salazar and seeks six‑month preventive detention
Bolivian police arrested protest leader Vicente Salazar, seeking six‑month preventive detention for terrorism‑related blockades; agricultural leader Bisende Salasar was also detained in the same crackdown.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Bolivian ex-president Tuto Quiroga says Evo Morales would flee if he won runoff
Former Bolivian president Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga claimed he would have forced Evo Morales out of the country if he won the August 2025 runoff, noting Morales' fear and his ongoing arrest warrant for child‑traffic
26 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Bolivia's draft law to nationalize undocumented vehicles triggers transport and diplomatic backlash
Bolivia's proposed law to nationalize undocumented “chutos” faces opposition from Oruro drivers over fuel shortages and from Chilean lawmakers who warn it could legalise stolen cars crossing the border.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia debates bill to legalize undocumented vehicles amid political split
Bolivian deputy proposes a law to regularize undocumented vehicles for safety and legal certainty, while ex‑president Tuto Quiroga vows to block it, calling it legalization of crime.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz Announces $3 bn Tarija Investment, Says State of Exception Cleared Blockades
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz pledged a 3 bn‑boliviano investment in Tarija and said the state of exception cleared road blockades without deaths, receiving Mercosur support.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Announces Bs 3 bn Investment for Tarija Projects
President Rodrigo Paz announced a Bs 3 bn investment for Tarija’s infrastructure, viticulture expansion and a new water‑treatment plant, and visited the city’s National Paleontological Museum.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz's Approval Slips to 38% Amid Protests
Ipsos poll shows Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz at 38% approval and 45% disapproval, the first time disapproval leads. Ongoing protests have disrupted supplies and cost an estimated $3 billion, five percent of
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia's Parliament Confronts Stalled Reform Bills and Mining Project Debate
Bolivian legislators report anti‑blockade bills stalled, a deputy pushes for executive judge appointments, and negotiators work on a substitute mining law for the Crucitas open‑pit project.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia‑U.S. diplomatic engagement sparks debate as US envoy pledges support
The US envoy pledged lasting support for Bolivia’s democracy and security cooperation, while a Bolivian lawmaker warned that restoring full diplomatic ties could threaten national sovereignty over resources.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia crackdown sees at least 7 killed, 500 detained, reports say
A Bolivian rights report cites at least 7 protester deaths, 40 injuries and 500+ arrests, blaming police‑protected paramilitaries for widespread abuses.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Bolivia's ex-President Luis Arce seeks release, lawyer demands court reply
Bolivia's former president Luis Arce, detained since Dec 2025 over Indigenous Fund allegations, has his lawyer demanding a formal TSJ response and filing a request for release citing health and disproportion.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia debates bill to legalize undocumented vehicles
Bolivia’s government is considering a bill to legalize undocumented vehicles, promising $6 bn in revenue, but importers and transport groups oppose it, fearing rewards for illegal imports and traffic issues.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Evo Morales confronts Bolivia's fuel import decree and terrorism accusations
Evo Morales denounced Bolivia's private fuel import decree and rejected terrorism charges related to road blockades during 2026 protests, while civic groups demand his arrest.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Gains Mercosur Backing Amid Judicial Standoff and Protests
President Rodrigo Paz secured Mercosur support at the Asunción summit while facing a judicial strike threat and nationwide protests, as the bloc discussed EU and Japan deals and regional infrastructure projects
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Puerto de Iquique records cargo growth despite Bolivian route blockades
Port of Iquique posted a 5% rise in May cargo tonnage and boosted container, automotive, export and import volumes, offsetting a 17% drop in Bolivian‑origin traffic due to road blockades.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz threatens ex‑president Evo Morales with jail
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz warned ex‑president Evo Morales of jail, linked him to past blockades and announced a $4.5 bn IDB investment; Morales retorted by calling Paz a bully and defending his record.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia’s months‑long blockades deepen political and economic crisis
Bolivia’s 2026 blockades, sparked by the suspension of a La Paz election runoff, lasted 51 days, revealed deep poverty, and were amplified by a mis‑dated protest video.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Bolivia investigates large diesel diversion in Santa Cruz
Bolivian authorities seized diesel tankers and opened investigations after 24‑25,000 L of fuel were diverted from a Santa Cruz station to a private property, linking the scheme to organized crime.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Bolivia police dismantle diesel diversion network in Santa Cruz
Bolivian police, the Ministry of Government and ANH seized three diesel tankers and arrested two people in Santa Cruz, exposing a network diverting subsidised fuel to illegal mining operations.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia’s legislature urges speedy approval of reformed budget before recess
Bolivia’s lower house delayed the reformed 2026 budget until July; ruling‑coalition deputies, led by Claudia Bilbao, pressed for fast approval before the recess, warning of planning conflicts and weakened state
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Evo Morales defies Bolivian government from Chapare stronghold
In Bolivia's Chapare, coca growers keep protesting and blockading roads despite a state of emergency, backing ex‑president Evo Morales who refuses arrest and has announced a truce, while President Rodrigo Paz v
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Bolivia's road blockades trigger new anti‑blocking laws and logistics rethink
Bolivia’s 50‑day road blockades spurred a wave of anti‑blocking legislation and a push for diversified export routes to reduce logistics vulnerability.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia cocaleros seize Villa Tunari checkpoint; university election paused under state of exception
Bolivian cocaleros reclaimed the Villa Tunari anti‑drug checkpoint, prompting police withdrawal, while a university rector election in Tarija was suspended pending legal guidance under the state of exception.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Bolivia police resume rural patrols after 53‑day blockades
Bolivia police return to rural areas after 50‑day blockades; Senate forms commission to probe the 53‑day shutdown; business leaders call for reforms of investment, mining and commerce laws.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia pushes to reactivate 8,900 infrastructure projects across regions
Bolivia is reviving thousands of infrastructure projects, with Oruro addressing funding hurdles and President Paz unveiling 8,900 works and a four‑pillar development plan.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Port of Iquique activates contingency storage amid Bolivian truck blockades
Port of Iquique opened a 10,000 sqm temporary storage zone to ease container congestion caused by Bolivian trucker blockades, preserving trade flow for Chile’s Tarapacá region.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Bolivian lawmakers push for Chapare militarization, demand Nilton Condori's prosecution
Bolivian parliamentarians demand Chapare militarisation, Evo Morales’s arrest and the prosecution of Senator Nilton Condori for inciting blockades and violence.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Evo Morales refuses to surrender as Bolivia teeters on brink of civil unrest
Evo Morales hides in Chapare, refuses to surrender, and warns of civil war as Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency amid shortages and protests.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Bolivia clears roads after weeks of blockades and state of exception
After 50+ days of blockades, Bolivia’s president declared a state of exception, cleared roads, urged prosecutions, delivered humanitarian aid, and faced criticism from Evo Morales and regional bodies.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
United States Reaffirms Security Support to Bolivia's Paz Government Amid Ongoing Crisis
The United States confirmed security aid to Bolivia's Paz government after 53 days of protests, pledging police equipment and logistical support as the president declared a state of exception.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Bolivia detains ex‑minister Wilma Alanoca on terrorism and incitement charges
Bolivia’s former culture minister Wilma Alanoca was detained on terrorism and incitement charges linked to the country’s 50‑day blockade unrest, after a judge denied her release request.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia crisis spurs OAS forum on protecting democracy, says CIDH chief
CIDH chief calls protecting democracy from violent disorder urgent as Bolivia’s protests cause shortages and 16 deaths; OAS forum in Panama urges proportional state response.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's leaders clash over control of cement and electricity facilities
Bolivian officials dispute control of cement plants in Potosí and an electricity plant in Cochabamba, each urging local management and rejecting higher‑level takeover proposals.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia's legislators push economic relief after 53‑day blockades
Bolivian legislators support emergency economic measures after 53‑day blockades, while a suspended interpellation of Minister Oviedo sparks political controversy; business groups demand soft loans and legal rec
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia clears national road blockades as ABC launches maintenance on Montero ring road
Bolivia’s road network is fully open after 50 days of blockades, and ABC has started intensified maintenance on the Montero ring road to improve safety.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's Tropic of Cochabamba cocaleros declare intermediate road blockade amid Evo Morales dispute
Cocaleros in Bolivia's Cochabamba region launched an intermediate road blockade, blaming national union leaders, while Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano urged Chimoré airport stay open despite Evo Morales’s司法
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's Túpac Katari Federation Suspends Expanded Protest Emergency
Bolivia's Túpac Katari Federation suspended its expanded protest emergency on 22 June 2026, citing political grievances, while a viral video of El Alto blockades was confirmed to show May 2026 footage from the
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia military plane crash kills six amid political crisis
A Bolivian Air Force Cessna crashed in Cochabamba, killing four soldiers and two civilians as the country grapples with a state of emergency after prolonged road blockades.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia protests dwindle as government lifts blockades amid ongoing indigenous movement tensions
Bolivia’s President lifts protest blockades after a state of emergency, but indigenous groups remain divided over power and resistance.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivian Senator Nilton Condori Accuses Tupac Katari Leader of Government Payments
Senator Nilton Condori alleges the Bolivian government paid Tupac Katari leader Vicente Salazar to end road blockades, while federation head Severo Marca demands proof, calling the claim defamation.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Bolivia ends 53‑day road blockades, restores traffic and supplies
Bolivia’s president declares the 53‑day road blockades defeated, restores traffic and supplies; OAS condemns the closures, the U.S. and 15 countries back the government, and legal action targets protest leaders
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 19 sources
Bolivia declares state of emergency as road blockades ease after weeks of protests
Bolivia’s president declared a state of emergency to end 50‑day road blockades over fuel subsidy cuts; blockades have fallen from 50+ to six, with Evo Morales pausing protests while warning of power‑plant take‑
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia says former president Evo Morales will face justice amid state of emergency
Bolivia’s government says ex‑president Evo Morales will face legal action and may be targeted in Chapare as a state of emergency allows military deployment amid weeks of protests.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
Bolivia military aircraft crash kills six
A Bolivian Air Force Cessna crashed near Cochabamba, killing all six aboard – four military and two civilians – during a civic‑action flight.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia declares state of exception, seeks to lift blockades
Bolivia's government imposed a state of exception after prolonged COB‑led blockades; officials call for an end to protests, while a deputy condemns the government‑union pact as unconstitutional and seeks legal,
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz Declares State of Exception Amid Road Blockades
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of exception to end road blockades, banning closures and violent tactics while a decree permits temporary movement and gathering restrictions without suspending基本
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz declares state of exception amid nationwide blockades
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of exception on June 20 under Law 1740 after 50 days of blockades; the COB reached a deal with the government while the Tupac Katari federation announced a pause
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia transport sector reports extortion at road blockades
Bolivian drivers allege extortion at road blockades, citing illegal fees, 14 deaths and economic disruptions after 50 days of protests.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia blockades strain Trump-backed president Rodrigo Paz
Bolivia’s highway blockades, sparked by fuel‑subsidy cuts, have caused 14 deaths, soaring food prices, and hospital shortages, pressuring Trump‑backed President Rodrigo Paz as former leader Evo Morales remains,
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Bolivia advances El Alto megaproject road works
Bolivia moves forward with El Alto road megaprojects, including a mostly finished bridge and new dual carriageways, despite risks of delays from blockades and material costs.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Chile's northern ports face congestion due to Bolivia road blockades
Bolivian road blockades have halted truck traffic, snarling cargo at Chile's Iquique and Arica ports; authorities have opened temporary storage and halted de‑consolidation to keep trade flowing.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia’s 50‑day political crisis sees journalist harassment and rampant disinformation
During Bolivia’s 50‑day political crisis, journalists faced harassment by pro‑government activists, while verifiers recorded a surge of false and out‑of‑context posts on social media that fueled protests.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's Libre Party Pushes Tax Relief for La Paz After Blockades
Bolivia's Libre opposition party proposes redirecting $118 million of international credit to La Paz, offering tax waivers, customs duty cuts, debt restructuring, toll sharing and an oxygen plant to revive the
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz's State of Exception Sparks International Protests and Deportation of Argentine Mission
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of exception, prompting violent protests, dozens of arrests, and the deportation of an Argentine human‑rights mission; international groups demand an end to the‐
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's Túpac Katari protesters call 24‑hour humanitarian truce as US backs President Paz
Bolivian Túpac Katari protesters announced a 24‑hour humanitarian truce after weeks of road blockades, while the U.S. reaffirmed support for President Paz and condemned narcotrafficking‑funded anti‑democratic行动
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivian campesino federation Tupac Katari continues road blockades demanding President Paz's resignation
Bolivian campesino groups reaffirm road blockades and call for President Paz's resignation, rejecting any pause, amid 50‑day protests that have caused dozens of deaths and $2.5 bn losses.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivian protest solidarity rally in Rio de Janeiro
Unions and political groups held a 18 June rally in Rio, delivering a solidarity manifesto to the Bolivian consulate and condemning repression by President Rodrigo Paz, while criticizing Brazil’s Lula.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia signs $20 million anti‑drug partnership with the United States
Bolivia and the United States sign a $20 million anti‑drug pact, providing training, equipment and investigative support, while regional partners join a broader crime‑fighting plan.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
El Alto sub‑mayor office set ablaze amid protests, mayor says city moving toward normalcy
A fire and looting hit El Alto’s District 8 sub‑mayor office amid protests; the mayor says the city is slowly normalising after 40 days of blockades, citing large economic losses.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia deports Argentine legislators and human‑rights delegates
Bolivia denied entry and deported a delegation of Argentine legislators and human‑rights activists who arrived to monitor alleged rights abuses, sparking diplomatic criticism and praise from Bolivian officials.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's economy under strain as blockades persist, analyst warns of IMF need
Analyst Carlos Valverde says Bolivia's government cannot fix its economic crisis without IMF aid as 50‑day blockades erode investor confidence and stall the budget.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Bolivia faces fiscal strain as Tarija revenue drops and gold reserves fall
Bolivia’s fiscal pressure deepens as Tarija’s hydrocarbon‑driven revenue collapses, limiting debt payments, while the central bank’s gold‑reserve sale cuts reserves by $586 million.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Bolivia blockades cripple trade, trap thousands of drivers and cost billions
Bolivia's prolonged blockades have trapped over 5,000 truck drivers, sparked humanitarian aid efforts, and caused economic losses of up to $2.8 billion, while some routes show limited reopening.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivian road blockades cause truck driver death and another critical injury
Bolivia's road blockades have killed a truck driver and left another in intensive care, amid weeks of protests that have stranded thousands of trucks.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia’s protest surge challenges President Rodrigo Paz’s government
Bolivia faces a month‑long protest crisis with roadblocks, a state of emergency, and calls to oust President Rodrigo Paz, amid accusations that Evo Morales is planning a power grab.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia's political crisis hinges on Indigenous and peasant power, says ex‑vice president García Linera
Ex‑vice president Álvaro García Linera says Bolivia cannot govern without Indigenous and peasant groups, noting current road‑block protests have peaked but cannot yet force President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Argentina human‑rights mission detained in Bolivia
Argentina's human‑rights mission arriving on 15 June 2026 was detained at La Paz airport despite completing migration steps; Bolivia cites entry violations, while Argentine lawmakers demand release.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Bolivia humanitarian convoy delivers aid to truck drivers stranded by road blockades
A humanitarian convoy organized by Bolivia’s Defensoría del Pueblo, Red Cross and Caritas is delivering food, water and medical aid to about 500 truck drivers stranded by road blockades that have lasted over 45
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia’s nationwide blockades enter 46th day amid growing calls for dialogue and government resignation
Bolivian protests enter day 46 with 80 blockades, calling for President Paz’s resignation, Evo Morales’ arrest, and an end to IMF‑backed policies; a new state‑of‑exception law heightens tensions.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
El Alto, Bolivia sees gradual return to normalcy after months of blockades
El Alto's mayor says normalcy is returning after blockades that cost 2 bn bolivianos, while markets in La Paz and El Alto see lower vegetable prices and improved traffic, though some shortages persist.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Bolivia's COB Reschedules Emergency Summit as Road Blockades Persist
Bolivia's COB delays emergency summit as road blockades enter a month‑long standoff, causing deaths, economic loss, and prompting an Argentine human‑rights fact‑finding mission.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia road blockades eased in El Alto and Potosí
Road blockades in Bolivia's El Alto and Potosí were largely cleared, restoring traffic while the Potosí‑Oruro route remains closed.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Bolivia's highway blockades leave over 20,000 trucks stranded, cleanup efforts begin
Bolivia's highway blockades have stranded over 20,000 trucks, causing health crises and major economic losses; recent easing has let ABC begin road cleanup and reconstruction.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia protests spark arrests and road blockades, deepening shortages
Bolivia's labour‑origin protests have turned into calls for President Paz's resignation, with police detaining 36, dozens injured, over 90 road blockades and soaring fuel prices, as a state‑of‑exception law lo‑
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
El Alto, Bolivia reports eased blockades and falling vegetable prices amid police violence
El Alto sees reduced blockades and lower vegetable prices, but police officers were attacked and their patrol burned while responding to a domestic‑violence call.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Bolivian Truck Drivers Stranded at Desaguadero Receive Medical Aid
Over 650 Bolivian truck drivers stranded at the Desaguadero border received emergency medical supplies after the Bolivian consulate in Puno secured donations from Peruvian health authorities.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Bolivia launches humanitarian caravan for 500+ transporters stuck in road blockades
Bolivia’s Defensoría del Pueblo leads a humanitarian convoy to aid 500+ truckers stranded by road blockades, while protests prolong route closures to Chile.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz Under Pressure as Blockades Persist
In Bolivia, blockades demanding President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation have lasted over 40 days, affecting dozens of routes; officials call the demand illegitimate and normalcy is returning, while commentators say
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz faces backlash as road blockades linger
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz confronts opposition calls for impeachment, ministerial interpellation and criminal charges as 40‑day road blockades cause deaths and economic strain.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolivia protests turn violent as police clash with demonstrators in La Paz and Santa Cruz
Bolivia's anti‑government protests erupted into violent clashes in La Paz and Santa Cruz, leaving dozens injured as police used tear gas and road blockades disrupted supplies, demanding President Rodrigo Paz Pá
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Bolivian Navy Boat Sinks on Lake Titicaca, Four Dead
A Bolivian Navy boat sank on Lake Titicaca during a patrol and humanitarian aid mission on 9 June, killing two sailors and two civilians; one sailor was rescued.

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