Bolivia

Country Bolivia
Capital Sucre
Continent South America
Currency Boliviano(BOB)
Languages Spanish, Quechua, Aymara & Guaraní

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and countercoups. Democratic civilian rule was established in 1982, but leaders have faced difficult problems of deep-seated poverty, social unrest, and illegal drug production. In December 2005, Bolivians elected Movement Toward Socialism leader Evo MORALES president - by the widest margin of any leader since the restoration of civilian rule in 1982 - after he ran on a promise to change the country's traditional political class and empower the nation's poor, indigenous majority. However, since taking office, his controversial strategies have exacerbated racial and economic tensions between the Amerindian populations of the Andean west and the non-indigenous communities of the eastern lowlands. In December 2009, President MORALES easily won reelection, and his party took control of the legislative branch of the government, which will allow him to continue his process of change.

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‘Magical realism’: how a fake Hindu nation tried to take over Indigenous land in Bolivia - The Guardian‘Magical realism’: how a fake Hindu nation tried to take over Indigenous land in Bolivia  The Guardian

Bolivia Floods: DREF Operation (MDRBO018) - ReliefWebBolivia Floods: DREF Operation (MDRBO018)  ReliefWeb

Bolivia: ‘It’s hard to predict how much higher the water will rise’ - Red Cross Climate CentreBolivia: ‘It’s hard to predict how much higher the water will rise’  Red Cross Climate Centre

Bolivian miners block La Paz over fuel, dollar shortages - Times of IndiaBolivian miners block La Paz over fuel, dollar shortages  Times of India

Bolivian consul in La Quiaca found dead - MercoPressBolivian consul in La Quiaca found dead  MercoPress

He "Founded Hindu Nation", Then Attempted To Take Over Land In Bolivia - NDTVHe "Founded Hindu Nation", Then Attempted To Take Over Land In Bolivia  NDTV

'Everything is so expensive': Bolivians tighten belts as new inflation reality bites - Reuters'Everything is so expensive': Bolivians tighten belts as new inflation reality bites  Reuters

Press Conference: Bolivia's proposals to address the global crisis from the perspective of Indigenous Peoples - UN MediaPress Conference: Bolivia's proposals to address the global crisis from the perspective of Indigenous Peoples  UN Media

How Nithyananda’s ‘Kailasa’ members grabbed land of indigenous groups in Bolivia, report details - Hindustan TimesHow Nithyananda’s ‘Kailasa’ members grabbed land of indigenous groups in Bolivia, report details  Hindustan Times

Bolivia floods kill at least 55 people, affect 590,000 families - CNNBolivia floods kill at least 55 people, affect 590,000 families  CNN

Bolivia’s wild politics are dragging it into the abyss - The EconomistBolivia’s wild politics are dragging it into the abyss  The Economist

How self-styled godman Nithyananda tried to take over Bolivia to establish Hindu nation ‘Kailasa’ - FirstpostHow self-styled godman Nithyananda tried to take over Bolivia to establish Hindu nation ‘Kailasa’  Firstpost

Morocco Opens Honorary Consulate in Bolivia - Morocco World NewsMorocco Opens Honorary Consulate in Bolivia  Morocco World News

Bolivian teens seeking abortions meet misinformation online - Context NewsBolivian teens seeking abortions meet misinformation online  Context News

Nithyananda made up ‘Kailasa,’ now his followers are caught grabbing land in Bolivia: Here’s what happened - MintNithyananda made up ‘Kailasa,’ now his followers are caught grabbing land in Bolivia: Here’s what happened  Mint

IAEA Completes Integrated Safety Assessment Mission for Bolivia's First Nuclear Research Reactor - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Completes Integrated Safety Assessment Mission for Bolivia's First Nuclear Research Reactor  International Atomic Energy Agency

Moody’s moves Bolivia rating to cusp of default - LatinFinanceMoody’s moves Bolivia rating to cusp of default  LatinFinance

‘Cañahua chose me’: can an ancient relative of quinoa revive rural Bolivia’s economy? - The Guardian‘Cañahua chose me’: can an ancient relative of quinoa revive rural Bolivia’s economy?  The Guardian

Rise and fall of Kailasa: How Nithyananda's fictional country 'land trafficked' Bolivia's indigenous peop - Times of IndiaRise and fall of Kailasa: How Nithyananda's fictional country 'land trafficked' Bolivia's indigenous peop  Times of India

Press Conference: Bolivia's proposals to address the global crisis from the perspective of Indigenous Peoples - UN Web TVPress Conference: Bolivia's proposals to address the global crisis from the perspective of Indigenous Peoples  UN Web TV

The Hindu Nation Was Fake. But Its Land Grab in Bolivia Was Real. - The New York TimesThe Hindu Nation Was Fake. But Its Land Grab in Bolivia Was Real.  The New York Times

As Bolivia floods, cows swim where they once grazed - ReutersAs Bolivia floods, cows swim where they once grazed  Reuters

Woman 'rides a bike in the sky' in Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni - Yahoo News UKWoman 'rides a bike in the sky' in Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni  Yahoo News UK

Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Ukraine, Bolivia - OCHAToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Ukraine, Bolivia  OCHA

Bolivia deports 20 ‘citizens’ of Nithyananda’s Kailasa for grabbing indigenous land - The News MinuteBolivia deports 20 ‘citizens’ of Nithyananda’s Kailasa for grabbing indigenous land  The News Minute

Bolivia deports members of fictional country Kailasa for allegedly trying to seize indigenous land - Scroll.inBolivia deports members of fictional country Kailasa for allegedly trying to seize indigenous land  Scroll.in

Bolivian miners block La Paz over fuel, dollar shortages - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Bolivian miners block La Paz over fuel, dollar shortages  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Safety monitoring of journalists in Bolivia - UNESCO.orgSafety monitoring of journalists in Bolivia  UNESCO.org

Analysis of Journalists' Safety Monitoring in Bolivia with an emphasis on gender-based violence - UNESCO.orgAnalysis of Journalists' Safety Monitoring in Bolivia with an emphasis on gender-based violence  UNESCO.org

Explained: How Nithyananda's fake country 'Kailaasa' exploited Bolivia's indigenous land - Mathrubhumi EnglishExplained: How Nithyananda's fake country 'Kailaasa' exploited Bolivia's indigenous land  Mathrubhumi English

Bolivia to Strengthen Cancer Control Systems Based on Review Mission Recommendations - International Atomic Energy AgencyBolivia to Strengthen Cancer Control Systems Based on Review Mission Recommendations  International Atomic Energy Agency

Six people dead after alleged dynamite attack in Bolivia gold-mining clash - Al JazeeraSix people dead after alleged dynamite attack in Bolivia gold-mining clash  Al Jazeera

Breaking news: a major tailings landslide at Andavilque in Bolivia - eos.orgBreaking news: a major tailings landslide at Andavilque in Bolivia  eos.org

Video of the 16 March 2025 tailings landslide at Andavilque, Bolivia - eos.orgVideo of the 16 March 2025 tailings landslide at Andavilque, Bolivia  eos.org

Is Bolivia’s $1.2 Billion Deal to Protect Its Forests a Climate Boon—or a False Solution? - Inside Climate NewsIs Bolivia’s $1.2 Billion Deal to Protect Its Forests a Climate Boon—or a False Solution?  Inside Climate News

At least 37 dead after two passenger buses collide in Bolivia, 39 injured - The HinduAt least 37 dead after two passenger buses collide in Bolivia, 39 injured  The Hindu

Response to heavy rains and floods in Bolivia: Situational Report No. 1 (17/03/2025) - ReliefWebResponse to heavy rains and floods in Bolivia: Situational Report No. 1 (17/03/2025)  ReliefWeb

Bolivia - IFADBolivia  IFAD

India’s Bold Move: New Embassy in Lithium-Rich Bolivia Signals Major Shift in Global Energy Game - The Financial ExpressIndia’s Bold Move: New Embassy in Lithium-Rich Bolivia Signals Major Shift in Global Energy Game  The Financial Express

Easter In The Dunes: Sand Artists Create Stunning Biblical Scenes In Bolivia - India TV NewsEaster In The Dunes: Sand Artists Create Stunning Biblical Scenes In Bolivia  India TV News

Bolivia: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bolivia - International Monetary FundBolivia: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bolivia  International Monetary Fund

Nithyananda Followers Arrested in Bolivia Over 'Land Trafficking': Report - thewire.inNithyananda Followers Arrested in Bolivia Over 'Land Trafficking': Report  thewire.in

The only way is up: a celebration of Bolivia’s Indigenous female climbers – in pictures - The GuardianThe only way is up: a celebration of Bolivia’s Indigenous female climbers – in pictures  The Guardian

Tired of spotty internet, Bolivians are smuggling in Starlink - Rest of WorldTired of spotty internet, Bolivians are smuggling in Starlink  Rest of World

Russia increases fuel supply to Bolivia amid rising energy crisis - ReutersRussia increases fuel supply to Bolivia amid rising energy crisis  Reuters

Six Israelis injured in car accident at Bolivia salt flats - YnetnewsSix Israelis injured in car accident at Bolivia salt flats  Ynetnews

Glaciers on Borrowed Time: Capturing Data from Vanishing Ice in Bolivia - International Atomic Energy AgencyGlaciers on Borrowed Time: Capturing Data from Vanishing Ice in Bolivia  International Atomic Energy Agency

An explosion at a standoff between rival gold miners in Bolivia kills at least 5 people - AP NewsAn explosion at a standoff between rival gold miners in Bolivia kills at least 5 people  AP News

Latin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 21 April 2025 - ReliefWebLatin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 21 April 2025  ReliefWeb

First nuclear fuel produced for Bolivia's research reactor - World Nuclear NewsFirst nuclear fuel produced for Bolivia's research reactor  World Nuclear News

Secretary-General appoints Antonio Aranibar of Bolivia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Equatorial Guinea - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupSecretary-General appoints Antonio Aranibar of Bolivia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Equatorial Guinea  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Amid Crisis in La Paz, Could 2025 See a Thaw in US-Bolivia Relations? - Wilson CenterAmid Crisis in La Paz, Could 2025 See a Thaw in US-Bolivia Relations?  Wilson Center

Bolivia between Military Coup and Democracy - MP-IDSABolivia between Military Coup and Democracy  MP-IDSA

Bolivia declares emergency after floods kill over 50 - ReutersBolivia declares emergency after floods kill over 50  Reuters

FAO and Bolivia urge global action to safeguard camelids and their vital role in sustainable development - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and Bolivia urge global action to safeguard camelids and their vital role in sustainable development  Food and Agriculture Organization

Boliviana de Aviación Launches New International Flights from La Paz and Santa Cruz to Santiago and Iquique to Strengthen Bolivia–Chile Tourism and Air Connectivity - Travel And Tour WorldBoliviana de Aviación Launches New International Flights from La Paz and Santa Cruz to Santiago and Iquique to Strengthen Bolivia–Chile Tourism and Air Connectivity  Travel And Tour World

At least 37 people killed and 39 wounded as two buses collide in Bolivia - Al JazeeraAt least 37 people killed and 39 wounded as two buses collide in Bolivia  Al Jazeera

Bolivia Strengthens its Response to Dengue Outbreaks with European Union Support - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Bolivia Strengthens its Response to Dengue Outbreaks with European Union Support  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Bolivia joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel - Al JazeeraBolivia joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel  Al Jazeera

Jaguar tracks still stained with blood in Bolivia - MongabayJaguar tracks still stained with blood in Bolivia  Mongabay

Palmeiras hit the heights with 3-2 win at altitude in Bolivia - Inside World FootballPalmeiras hit the heights with 3-2 win at altitude in Bolivia  Inside World Football

UHC-Partnership: Bolivia strengthens social participation in health for indigenous population - World Health Organization (WHO)UHC-Partnership: Bolivia strengthens social participation in health for indigenous population  World Health Organization (WHO)

Bolivia expects five fuel cargoes through Chile by April 4, YPFB says - ReutersBolivia expects five fuel cargoes through Chile by April 4, YPFB says  Reuters

Spain, Bolivia... Easter commemorated around the world with diverse traditions - France 24Spain, Bolivia... Easter commemorated around the world with diverse traditions  France 24

Wang Yi Meets with Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda - mfa.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda  mfa.gov.cn

HRF succeeds in UN petition: Bolivia condemned for arbitrary detention of democratically elected governor - Human Rights FoundationHRF succeeds in UN petition: Bolivia condemned for arbitrary detention of democratically elected governor  Human Rights Foundation

A commitment to nature in Bolivia | Stories | WWF - World Wildlife FundA commitment to nature in Bolivia | Stories | WWF  World Wildlife Fund

Bolivia's soy farmers on edge as fuel shortage hits harvest - ReutersBolivia's soy farmers on edge as fuel shortage hits harvest  Reuters

Bolivian street food finds its place at the fine dining table - AP NewsBolivian street food finds its place at the fine dining table  AP News

Bolivia's first nuclear research reactor hosts IAEA mission - World Nuclear NewsBolivia's first nuclear research reactor hosts IAEA mission  World Nuclear News

Bus crash in Bolivia kills at least 30 people - BBCBus crash in Bolivia kills at least 30 people  BBC

Bolivia slides towards anarchy as two bitter rivals prepare for showdown 2025 election - The ConversationBolivia slides towards anarchy as two bitter rivals prepare for showdown 2025 election  The Conversation

Jaishankar, Bolivia’s foreign minister discusses bilateral ties, signs Quick Impact Projects agreement - ThePrintJaishankar, Bolivia’s foreign minister discusses bilateral ties, signs Quick Impact Projects agreement  ThePrint

Enact reforms to protect Bolivia’s forests from fire - Science | AAASEnact reforms to protect Bolivia’s forests from fire  Science | AAAS

In Bolivia, Indigenous communities struggle to rebuild as wildfires return - MongabayIn Bolivia, Indigenous communities struggle to rebuild as wildfires return  Mongabay

Rural Alliances spark agricultural transformation in Bolivia - Food and Agriculture OrganizationRural Alliances spark agricultural transformation in Bolivia  Food and Agriculture Organization

Elevating women traders’ voices in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Elevating women traders’ voices in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Bolivia turns to crypto for energy imports amid dollar, fuel shortages - ReutersBolivia turns to crypto for energy imports amid dollar, fuel shortages  Reuters

Bus crash in Bolivia kills at least 37 people - BBCBus crash in Bolivia kills at least 37 people  BBC

Bolivia Protest - Bluefield Daily TelegraphBolivia Protest  Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Bolivia’s political chaos puts economy at risk - GIS ReportsBolivia’s political chaos puts economy at risk  GIS Reports

Bolivia’s economic crisis fuels distrust in government amid debates over ‘failed’ coup - The HinduBolivia’s economic crisis fuels distrust in government amid debates over ‘failed’ coup  The Hindu

'Everything is expensive!' Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse - VOA - Voice of America English News'Everything is expensive!' Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse  VOA - Voice of America English News

Bolivia (Plurinational State of) - General DebateBolivia (Plurinational State of)  General Debate

37 dead in Bolivia after 2 buses collide, police say - VOA - Voice of America English News37 dead in Bolivia after 2 buses collide, police say  VOA - Voice of America English News

At least 31 die in Bolivia after truck rams into bus - ReutersAt least 31 die in Bolivia after truck rams into bus  Reuters

Bolivian VP nominated for UN top position - MercoPressBolivian VP nominated for UN top position  MercoPress

Footballers in Bolivia: "We can't go on any longer, the situation is unsustainable" - FIFProFootballers in Bolivia: "We can't go on any longer, the situation is unsustainable"  FIFPro

Heavy rains in Bolivia send mud crashing into the capital, leaving 1 missing and destroying homes - AP NewsHeavy rains in Bolivia send mud crashing into the capital, leaving 1 missing and destroying homes  AP News

An Unusual Year for Fire in Bolivia - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)An Unusual Year for Fire in Bolivia  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Counting the Costs of Bolivia’s High-level Schism - Crisis GroupCounting the Costs of Bolivia’s High-level Schism  Crisis Group

Supporters of Bolivia's ex-President Morales march for 3rd day, protesting crisis - VOA - Voice of America English NewsSupporters of Bolivia's ex-President Morales march for 3rd day, protesting crisis  VOA - Voice of America English News

Bolivian shamans refuse to leave shacks on deadly cliff edge - BBCBolivian shamans refuse to leave shacks on deadly cliff edge  BBC

Bolivia military post taken over and soldiers held hostage - BBCBolivia military post taken over and soldiers held hostage  BBC

Bolivia coup attempt: 17 people arrested in attempted coup that shook the country, government says - The HinduBolivia coup attempt: 17 people arrested in attempted coup that shook the country, government says  The Hindu

Bolivia declares national emergency over torrential rains, floods - Anadolu AjansiBolivia declares national emergency over torrential rains, floods  Anadolu Ajansi

OAS IACHR Monitoring recommendations and their impact » MESEG Bolivia - Organization of American StatesOAS IACHR Monitoring recommendations and their impact » MESEG Bolivia  Organization of American States

Why does Bolivia have so many forest fires? - Down To EarthWhy does Bolivia have so many forest fires?  Down To Earth

Bolivians march four days to protest against economic hardship - France 24Bolivians march four days to protest against economic hardship  France 24

Bolivia set to start up China-funded steel plant - ReutersBolivia set to start up China-funded steel plant  Reuters