Bolivia

Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis

For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.

Bolivian president declares state of emergency

The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.

Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking, foreign ministry says

Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.

US defence secretary compares Bolivia protests to government ‘overthrow’

The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.

Bolivia’s president warns ‘time is running out’ amid protest crisis

Bolivia’s president has warned protesters “time is running out” amid a weeks-long standoff.

Tensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace

Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.

Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance

Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government's economic policies.

Bolivia in crisis: Social unrest, demands for president to resign escalate

Protests have spiraled out of control and President Rodrigo Paz is facing demands to resign.

Bolivia’s president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate.

Unrest in Bolivia as protests cause widespread disruption and force cabinet reshuffle

International concern has been growing following weeks of nationwide protests in Bolivia - with the country's president saying he will reshuffle his cabinet in response to the…

Bolivian president to reshuffle cabinet amid antigovernment protests

Rodrigo Paz is under pressure from weeks of demonstrations and poor economic conditions.

Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia

Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign

Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.

Bolivia launches early-morning crackdown on roadblocks outside La Paz

The government of Rodrigo Paz has sent about 3,500 soldiers and police to clear protesters demanding his resignation.

Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests

Military police in Bolivia arrested demonstrators, and used tear gas to disrupt road blockades after 11 days of protests

Explosions heard as mining groups stage antigovernment protest in Bolivia

Protesters have demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, who was elected on a platform of economic reform.

Bolivia issues warrant for Evo Morales’s arrest after court no-show

The ex-Bolivian president is on trial for allegedly fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.

Roads blocked in Bolivia as protesters demand president’s resignation

Bolivia faces growing unrest as widespread road blockades disrupt travel across major cities.

Protests in Bolivia escalate amid economic turmoil and policy demands

Clashes erupt in La Paz as workers protest against rising fuel prices and damaged vehicles caused by subsidy cuts.

Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers

Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.