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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Bolivia - Wikipedia
Bolivia - CIA World Fact Book
Bolivia - BBC
Bolivia - Timeline - BBC

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Bolivia - 35 years of Don Bosco Popular Schools: a legacy of education and transformation - ANS - Agenzia iNfo SalesianaBolivia - 35 years of Don Bosco Popular Schools: a legacy of education and transformation  ANS - Agenzia iNfo Salesiana

Bolivia and Russia strengthen academic ties with mutual recognition of qualifications - TV BRICSBolivia and Russia strengthen academic ties with mutual recognition of qualifications  TV BRICS

Bolivia: Proposed 10-year VAT exemption for electric vehicles - Global VAT ComplianceBolivia: Proposed 10-year VAT exemption for electric vehicles  Global VAT Compliance

US group after multi-year Bolivia upstream contract - BNamericasUS group after multi-year Bolivia upstream contract  BNamericas

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

Bolivia thanks India for timely support by donating measles & rubella vaccine in its health emergency - NewsonairBolivia thanks India for timely support by donating measles & rubella vaccine in its health emergency  Newsonair

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

Artisans from Bolivia and Paraguay keep culture aliveand transform cotton into art - Food and Agriculture OrganizationArtisans from Bolivia and Paraguay keep culture aliveand transform cotton into art  Food and Agriculture Organization

OAS Electoral Observation Mission in Bolivia Begins Deployment for the Presidential Runoff - OAS.orgOAS Electoral Observation Mission in Bolivia Begins Deployment for the Presidential Runoff  OAS.org

Indonesia Joins China, India, Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Growing Geopolitical Risks - Travel And Tour WorldIndonesia Joins China, India, Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Growing Geopolitical Risks  Travel And Tour World

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

Bolivia votes in elections expected to empower the right wing for first time in decades - The HinduBolivia votes in elections expected to empower the right wing for first time in decades  The Hindu

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

Jordan vs Bolivia LIVE Score Updates in Friendly Match - VAVEL.comJordan vs Bolivia LIVE Score Updates in Friendly Match  VAVEL.com

Bolivian Senate reiterates support for Sahrawi people and their just cause - ????? ??????? ?????????Bolivian Senate reiterates support for Sahrawi people and their just cause  ????? ??????? ?????????

Bolivian regulator seizes illegal slot machines in Caranavi - Gambling InsiderBolivian regulator seizes illegal slot machines in Caranavi  Gambling Insider

Silver Co. Moves Closer to Construction Decision in Bolivia - streetwisereports.comSilver Co. Moves Closer to Construction Decision in Bolivia  streetwisereports.com

UNESCO adds area the size of Bolivia to reserves protecting 5% of world land - valleyvanguardonline.comUNESCO adds area the size of Bolivia to reserves protecting 5% of world land  valleyvanguardonline.com

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

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

Bolivia Welcomes Birdwatchers to the XIV South American Bird Fair 2025 on 13-16 October - Travel And Tour WorldBolivia Welcomes Birdwatchers to the XIV South American Bird Fair 2025 on 13-16 October  Travel And Tour World

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

Political and fuel crises push Bolivia into lonely Latin American recession - bne IntelliNewsPolitical and fuel crises push Bolivia into lonely Latin American recession  bne IntelliNews

Fuel shortage hits Bolivia again - upi.comFuel shortage hits Bolivia again  upi.com

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

Eloro Resources Uncovers Strong Zinc Results In Bolivia - FinimizeEloro Resources Uncovers Strong Zinc Results In Bolivia  Finimize

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

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

Opinion | Bolivia’s Chance to Rejoin the World - The Wall Street JournalOpinion | Bolivia’s Chance to Rejoin the World  The Wall Street Journal

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

CAF approves USD 110M for Chichas Solar Plant in Bolivia - CAF -banco de desarrolloCAF approves USD 110M for Chichas Solar Plant in Bolivia  CAF -banco de desarrollo

Bolivian press confronts verbal hostility, attacks on women journalists ahead of next elections - LatAm Journalism ReviewBolivian press confronts verbal hostility, attacks on women journalists ahead of next elections  LatAm Journalism Review

Bolivia’s lithium plans remain uncertain as election looms - Dialogue EarthBolivia’s lithium plans remain uncertain as election looms  Dialogue Earth

EU Reinforces Election Observation in Bolivia with 50 Short-Term Observers - EEASEU Reinforces Election Observation in Bolivia with 50 Short-Term Observers  EEAS

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

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

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

Brazil's Ancelotti credits team spirit as key to World Cup ambitions - ReutersBrazil's Ancelotti credits team spirit as key to World Cup ambitions  Reuters

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

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

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

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

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

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

Preview: Bolivia vs Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Bolivia vs Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

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

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

Che Guevara Captured and Executed in Bolivia, Becomes Enduring Myth - ????Che Guevara Captured and Executed in Bolivia, Becomes Enduring Myth  ????

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

Cuban Embassy in Bolivia honors Commander Ernesto Che Guevara - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuban Embassy in Bolivia honors Commander Ernesto Che Guevara  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

The EU EOM arrives in Bolivia and will deploy more than 100 observers - EEASThe EU EOM arrives in Bolivia and will deploy more than 100 observers  EEAS

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

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

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

A sweet taste for nature: Bolivia opens its first honey library - Food and Agriculture OrganizationA sweet taste for nature: Bolivia opens its first honey library  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

A German newspaper for Bolivian blondes - The EconomistA German newspaper for Bolivian blondes  The Economist

Bolivia and Cuba united by the thought of Che - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyBolivia and Cuba united by the thought of Che  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Bolivia's elections headed for first presidential runoff - DWBolivia's elections headed for first presidential runoff  DW

Contemporary Management of Patients With Chagas Cardiomyopathy in Bolivia - ScienceDirect.comContemporary Management of Patients With Chagas Cardiomyopathy in Bolivia  ScienceDirect.com

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

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

Two decades of leftwing dominance end in Bolivia as rightwingers head to election runoff - The GuardianTwo decades of leftwing dominance end in Bolivia as rightwingers head to election runoff  The Guardian

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

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

‘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

Daughter of victims on NAL flight 2511 works to build memorial in Bolivia, 65 years later - WECTDaughter of victims on NAL flight 2511 works to build memorial in Bolivia, 65 years later  WECT

Bolivia Bans Child Marriage - Charity Organization for ChildrenBolivia Bans Child Marriage  Charity Organization for Children

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

Bolivia right-wing candidate pledges to scrap lithium deals with China, Russia - France 24Bolivia right-wing candidate pledges to scrap lithium deals with China, Russia  France 24

Bolivian communities push back against foreign-backed lithium projects - MongabayBolivian communities push back against foreign-backed lithium projects  Mongabay

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 presidential vote headed for runoff between centrist and right-wing candidates - Le Monde.frBolivia's presidential vote headed for runoff between centrist and right-wing candidates  Le Monde.fr

Fuel shortage hits Bolivia again - MSNFuel shortage hits Bolivia again  MSN

Impunity and a Splintered MAS pave the way for the Right’s Return in Bolivia - North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA)Impunity and a Splintered MAS pave the way for the Right’s Return in Bolivia  North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA)

Toyota, BYD, and Yamaha Now Accept USDT Payments in Bolivia, Tether CEO Confirms - Yahoo FinanceToyota, BYD, and Yamaha Now Accept USDT Payments in Bolivia, Tether CEO Confirms  Yahoo Finance

Three Things to Know About Bolivia's 2025 First-Round Election Results - AS/COAThree Things to Know About Bolivia's 2025 First-Round Election Results  AS/COA

Fears of unrest surge as Bolivia readies for its first democratic handover in over two decades - Latin America ReportsFears of unrest surge as Bolivia readies for its first democratic handover in over two decades  Latin America Reports

‘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

‘Commitment, communication and hard work’ | Carlos Fernando Chacón’s journey from Bolivia to Happy Valley - The Daily Collegian‘Commitment, communication and hard work’ | Carlos Fernando Chacón’s journey from Bolivia to Happy Valley  The Daily Collegian

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

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

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

Bolivians go to polls in election that could end 20 years of leftist rule - The GuardianBolivians go to polls in election that could end 20 years of leftist rule  The Guardian

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 gears up for first-ever presidential runoff, ending years of 1-party rule - AP NewsBolivia gears up for first-ever presidential runoff, ending years of 1-party rule  AP News

REACTION: Bolivia’s Runoff: A Surprise Candidate Faces a Conservative - Americas QuarterlyREACTION: Bolivia’s Runoff: A Surprise Candidate Faces a Conservative  Americas Quarterly

Bolivia Enters a Contentious New Political Landscape - Americas QuarterlyBolivia Enters a Contentious New Political Landscape  Americas Quarterly

Bolivia travel - Lonely PlanetBolivia travel  Lonely Planet