Bolivia

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

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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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Bolivia - Wikipedia
Bolivia - CIA World Fact Book
Bolivia - BBC
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Bolivia Turns to the Centre After Years of Leftist Rule - orfonline.orgBolivia Turns to the Centre After Years of Leftist Rule  orfonline.org

Bolivia on the brink: How a presidential election heralds a political shift - Al JazeeraBolivia on the brink: How a presidential election heralds a political shift  Al Jazeera

The End of Bolivia’s Pink Tide - nationalinterest.orgThe End of Bolivia’s Pink Tide  nationalinterest.org

Archaeologists uncover secret Tiwanaku Temple in Bolivia – A breakthrough in ancient civilization research - Le RaviArchaeologists uncover secret Tiwanaku Temple in Bolivia – A breakthrough in ancient civilization research  Le Ravi

Bolivia’s Political Shift: Unveiling a New Frontier for Fashion - ModaesBolivia’s Political Shift: Unveiling a New Frontier for Fashion  Modaes

Bolivia to vote in presidential runoff that will turn it to the right - The GuardianBolivia to vote in presidential runoff that will turn it to the right  The Guardian

Bolivia election: Centrist Rodrigo Paz elected in shift to the right - BBCBolivia election: Centrist Rodrigo Paz elected in shift to the right  BBC

What Bolivia’s move to the center means for its economy, foreign policy, and security - Atlantic CouncilWhat Bolivia’s move to the center means for its economy, foreign policy, and security  Atlantic Council

Entel boosts connectivity with fiber optic projects in Santa Cruz and Beni - BNamericasEntel boosts connectivity with fiber optic projects in Santa Cruz and Beni  BNamericas

Bolivia’s shift to the right renews ambition to mine vast lithium reserves - Climate Home NewsBolivia’s shift to the right renews ambition to mine vast lithium reserves  Climate Home News

India sends 3 lakh Measles-Rubella vaccine doses to Bolivia - NewsonairIndia sends 3 lakh Measles-Rubella vaccine doses to Bolivia  Newsonair

Bolivia prepares to elect its next president - Peoples DispatchBolivia prepares to elect its next president  Peoples Dispatch

Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams - ReutersBolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams  Reuters

REACTION: Paz Wins Bolivia’s Presidency - Americas QuarterlyREACTION: Paz Wins Bolivia’s Presidency  Americas Quarterly

BRICS+ Series: Rodrigo Paz Pereira Secures Bolivian Presidency, Marking a Rightward Shift - africannewsagency.comBRICS+ Series: Rodrigo Paz Pereira Secures Bolivian Presidency, Marking a Rightward Shift  africannewsagency.com

Preliminary statement: Bolivia holds well-organised and competitive polls - EEASPreliminary statement: Bolivia holds well-organised and competitive polls  EEAS

Bolivia votes in run-off to end nearly 20 years of socialist government - Al JazeeraBolivia votes in run-off to end nearly 20 years of socialist government  Al Jazeera

Bolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as president - Al JazeeraBolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as president  Al Jazeera

A right-wing run-off: What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election - Al JazeeraA right-wing run-off: What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election  Al Jazeera

Bolivia upset Brazil to clinch FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff spot - Al JazeeraBolivia upset Brazil to clinch FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff spot  Al Jazeera

What’s at stake for the environment in Bolivia’s upcoming elections? - MongabayWhat’s at stake for the environment in Bolivia’s upcoming elections?  Mongabay

Bolivia Voted for Change. Can Its New Centrist President Deliver? - World Politics ReviewBolivia Voted for Change. Can Its New Centrist President Deliver?  World Politics Review

Bolivia prohibits child marriage without exception through new legal reform - Walk FreeBolivia prohibits child marriage without exception through new legal reform  Walk Free

Bolivia (Plurinational State of) - Welcome to the United NationsBolivia (Plurinational State of)  Welcome to the United Nations

Rodrigo Paz Wins Bolivian Presidency, Ending 2 Decades Of Leftist Rule - Free Press JournalRodrigo Paz Wins Bolivian Presidency, Ending 2 Decades Of Leftist Rule  Free Press Journal

Exploring Bolivia’s Infamous Yungas Road: A Thrilling Adventure on the ‘Death Road’ - Travel And Tour WorldExploring Bolivia’s Infamous Yungas Road: A Thrilling Adventure on the ‘Death Road’  Travel And Tour World

Bolivia holds tight presidential runoff as voters seek a leader to lift them from crisis - PBSBolivia holds tight presidential runoff as voters seek a leader to lift them from crisis  PBS

Bolivia’s presidential vote heads to runoff between centrist, right-wing candidates - The HinduBolivia’s presidential vote heads to runoff between centrist, right-wing candidates  The Hindu

Entel Bolivia signs contract with Italy's Sparkle for Pacific-Atlantic fiber route - BNamericasEntel Bolivia signs contract with Italy's Sparkle for Pacific-Atlantic fiber route  BNamericas

Polls close in Bolivia as 20 years of leftist rule expected to end - Al JazeeraPolls close in Bolivia as 20 years of leftist rule expected to end  Al Jazeera

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bolivia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bolivia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Bolivia's president elect travels to US to renew diplomatic relations - Myanmar International TVBolivia's president elect travels to US to renew diplomatic relations  Myanmar International TV

India’s first envoy to Bolivia has a Gujarat connection, is a native of Okha - Times of IndiaIndia’s first envoy to Bolivia has a Gujarat connection, is a native of Okha  Times of India

SOBOCE celebrates centenary - CemNet.comSOBOCE celebrates centenary  CemNet.com

Bolivians Are Over Their ‘Death Road,’ but Tourists Keep Dying Anyway - MotorBiscuitBolivians Are Over Their ‘Death Road,’ but Tourists Keep Dying Anyway  MotorBiscuit

CAF approves USD 110M for Chichas Solar Plant in Bolivia - CAF -bancoCAF approves USD 110M for Chichas Solar Plant in Bolivia  CAF -banco

Poll Tracker: Bolivia's 2025 Presidential Runoff - AS/COAPoll Tracker: Bolivia's 2025 Presidential Runoff  AS/COA

Rodrigo Paz Pereira wins Bolivia’s presidential runoff marking a new shift to the right - The GuardianRodrigo Paz Pereira wins Bolivia’s presidential runoff marking a new shift to the right  The Guardian

After 20 years of left-wing rule, Bolivia has swung right - The EconomistAfter 20 years of left-wing rule, Bolivia has swung right  The Economist

Bolivia shifts to the right, but its socialist legacy will linger - Chatham HouseBolivia shifts to the right, but its socialist legacy will linger  Chatham House

Bolivia's runoff election: What you need to know - ReutersBolivia's runoff election: What you need to know  Reuters

Who is Bolivia's new president, Rodrigo Paz? - ReutersWho is Bolivia's new president, Rodrigo Paz?  Reuters

Entel Bolivia and Sparkle to jointly operate Atlantic-Pacific fibre corridor - TelecompaperEntel Bolivia and Sparkle to jointly operate Atlantic-Pacific fibre corridor  Telecompaper

Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential runoff, topping right-wing rival - NPRCentrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential runoff, topping right-wing rival  NPR

Bolivia National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Bolivia National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Completion of judicial elections, a legislative challenge in Bolivia - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCompletion of judicial elections, a legislative challenge in Bolivia  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

At least 16 killed in bus accident in central Bolivia: police - CTV NewsAt least 16 killed in bus accident in central Bolivia: police  CTV News

Two journalists, two attacks, a fight for justice as Bolivia enters new era - IFEXTwo journalists, two attacks, a fight for justice as Bolivia enters new era  IFEX

Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule - CNNCentrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule  CNN

Bolivia to hold presidential run-off between centrist and right-winger - Al JazeeraBolivia to hold presidential run-off between centrist and right-winger  Al Jazeera

Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia’s presidential election - Financial TimesCentrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia’s presidential election  Financial Times

Rodrigo Paz, a Centrist, Ends 20 Years of Leftist Rule in Bolivia - The New York TimesRodrigo Paz, a Centrist, Ends 20 Years of Leftist Rule in Bolivia  The New York Times

Place in News: Bolivia - Vision IASPlace in News: Bolivia  Vision IAS

Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule - ReutersCentrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule  Reuters

A political shift ahead? What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election - Al JazeeraA political shift ahead? What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election  Al Jazeera

Bolivia’s Paz Heads to US Next Week to Address Fuel Crisis Aid - Bloomberg.comBolivia’s Paz Heads to US Next Week to Address Fuel Crisis Aid  Bloomberg.com

Bolivia election: What you need to know - ReutersBolivia election: What you need to know  Reuters

Bolivia must prioritize biodiversity - Science | AAASBolivia must prioritize biodiversity  Science | AAAS

In the heart of Bolivia, the mountain that financed an empire risks collapsing - MongabayIn the heart of Bolivia, the mountain that financed an empire risks collapsing  Mongabay

Bolivia runoff shows why there is no longer an ‘Indigenous vote’ - The Christian Science MonitorBolivia runoff shows why there is no longer an ‘Indigenous vote’  The Christian Science Monitor

A Win For Milei in Argentina and a Rightward Shift in Bolivia - MediumA Win For Milei in Argentina and a Rightward Shift in Bolivia  Medium

Bolivia's 2025 Presidential Runoff: Comparing the Candidates - AS/COABolivia's 2025 Presidential Runoff: Comparing the Candidates  AS/COA

With CERF support, essential help reaches flood-affected people in Bolivia - ReliefWebWith CERF support, essential help reaches flood-affected people in Bolivia  ReliefWeb

In Bolivia, Tough Debt Decisions Await Paz - Americas QuarterlyIn Bolivia, Tough Debt Decisions Await Paz  Americas Quarterly

From Socialism to “Capitalism for All” - JacobinFrom Socialism to “Capitalism for All”  Jacobin

‘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

Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls - BBCEconomic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls  BBC

Rodrigo Paz wins presidential runoff, becoming Bolivia's first conservative leader in decades - AP NewsRodrigo Paz wins presidential runoff, becoming Bolivia's first conservative leader in decades  AP News

Cocaine lab found on property of Bolivia's former drug czar - BBCCocaine lab found on property of Bolivia's former drug czar  BBC

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

What to know about Rodrigo Paz, who shot from obscurity to Bolivia’s presidency - PBSWhat to know about Rodrigo Paz, who shot from obscurity to Bolivia’s presidency  PBS

Bolivia and Brazil certified free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination: A milestone for trade, health, and food security - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Bolivia and Brazil certified free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination: A milestone for trade, health, and food security  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

To Escape Economic Crisis, Bolivia Has a Painful Road Ahead - Americas QuarterlyTo Escape Economic Crisis, Bolivia Has a Painful Road Ahead  Americas Quarterly

Will Evo Morales sink the left’s hopes in Bolivia’s presidential election? - Al JazeeraWill Evo Morales sink the left’s hopes in Bolivia’s presidential election?  Al Jazeera

1 in 5 Bolivians spoiled their ballots – a sign of voter dissatisfaction as nation tips to the right - The Conversation1 in 5 Bolivians spoiled their ballots – a sign of voter dissatisfaction as nation tips to the right  The Conversation

Bolivia heads to runoff after right turn in presidential vote - ReutersBolivia heads to runoff after right turn in presidential vote  Reuters

‘The Dubai of South America’: how the promise of riches from lithium mining turned to dust in Bolivia - The Guardian‘The Dubai of South America’: how the promise of riches from lithium mining turned to dust in Bolivia  The Guardian

Bolivia expels members of fake nation Kailasa over Indigenous land lease scandal - MongabayBolivia expels members of fake nation Kailasa over Indigenous land lease scandal  Mongabay

Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades - BBCBolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades  BBC

How towering dominance of Bolivia’s socialist party came tumbling down - The GuardianHow towering dominance of Bolivia’s socialist party came tumbling down  The Guardian

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

Bolivia election: voters bring two decades of leftist politics to an end - The ConversationBolivia election: voters bring two decades of leftist politics to an end  The Conversation

Bolivia heads to a runoff election after upset ends decades of ruling party dominance - PBSBolivia heads to a runoff election after upset ends decades of ruling party dominance  PBS

Bolivian river dolphins sometimes dangle anacondas in their mouths and scientists don't know why - ZME ScienceBolivian river dolphins sometimes dangle anacondas in their mouths and scientists don't know why  ZME Science

Bolivia divided in election run-up as ruling party implodes - Financial TimesBolivia divided in election run-up as ruling party implodes  Financial Times

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

Could Bolivia's Right Turn Spoil Iran's Ambitions In Latin America? - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyCould Bolivia's Right Turn Spoil Iran's Ambitions In Latin America?  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Bolivian opposition leader Camacho released from jail after nearly 3 years - Al JazeeraBolivian opposition leader Camacho released from jail after nearly 3 years  Al Jazeera

Bolivia takes historic step against child marriage - ipas.orgBolivia takes historic step against child marriage  ipas.org

Bolivia braces for tense elections as ruling party implodes - ACLEDBolivia braces for tense elections as ruling party implodes  ACLED

Bolivia's Rodrigo Paz seeks to appeal to disillusioned voters in election runoff - ReutersBolivia's Rodrigo Paz seeks to appeal to disillusioned voters in election runoff  Reuters

Bolivians vote for change after 20 years of one-party rule, in photos - AP NewsBolivians vote for change after 20 years of one-party rule, in photos  AP News

Digital 2025: Bolivia - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Bolivia  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

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's elections headed for first presidential runoff - dw.comBolivia's elections headed for first presidential runoff  dw.com

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

Antigovernment protests in Bolivia leave multiple people dead - Al JazeeraAntigovernment protests in Bolivia leave multiple people dead  Al Jazeera

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

Bolivia votes ruling leftists out of presidency after 20 years - Financial TimesBolivia votes ruling leftists out of presidency after 20 years  Financial Times

Bolivia election could see lurch to right as once-dominant party’s time runs out - The GuardianBolivia election could see lurch to right as once-dominant party’s time runs out  The Guardian