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
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PM meets with the President of Bolivia on the sidelines of BRICS in Rio de Janeiro - PM IndiaPM meets with the President of Bolivia on the sidelines of BRICS in Rio de Janeiro  PM India

‘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

AI-generated clip of 'Bolivian parliament building collapse' misleads online - Fact Check AFPAI-generated clip of 'Bolivian parliament building collapse' misleads online  Fact Check AFP

Bolivia - Civilian Rule, Democracy, Elections - BritannicaBolivia - Civilian Rule, Democracy, Elections  Britannica

PM Modi meets Presidents of Bolivia, Uruguay; discusses ways to bolster co-op in key areas - The Economic TimesPM Modi meets Presidents of Bolivia, Uruguay; discusses ways to bolster co-op in key areas  The Economic Times

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

Crypto gains foothold in Bolivia as small businesses seek currency alternatives - MintCrypto gains foothold in Bolivia as small businesses seek currency alternatives  Mint

Fact-Check: Viral Video Falsely Claims Earthquake In Bolivia Caused Collapse Of Parliament, 50–90 Deaths - The Chenab TimesFact-Check: Viral Video Falsely Claims Earthquake In Bolivia Caused Collapse Of Parliament, 50–90 Deaths  The Chenab Times

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

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

27 freshwater dolphins stranded in wetlands in Santa Cruz, Bolivia rescued - Noticias Ambientales27 freshwater dolphins stranded in wetlands in Santa Cruz, Bolivia rescued  Noticias Ambientales

Bolivian congress brawls over China, Russia lithium deals - ReutersBolivian congress brawls over China, Russia lithium deals  Reuters

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's President Arce says will not seek reelection - The Times of IndiaBolivia's President Arce says will not seek reelection  The Times of India

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

Deadly clashes over Morales candidacy deepen Bolivia crisis in election run-up - The GuardianDeadly clashes over Morales candidacy deepen Bolivia crisis in election run-up  The Guardian

Chile misses third straight World Cup after Bolivia defeat - The Economic TimesChile misses third straight World Cup after Bolivia defeat  The Economic Times

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 - Quechua, Aymara, Catholicism - BritannicaBolivia - Quechua, Aymara, Catholicism  Britannica

Bolivia crypto transactions up over 530% amid currency woes - ReutersBolivia crypto transactions up over 530% amid currency woes  Reuters

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

Bolivia at the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™: players, matches and all the national team info - Copa America CONMEBOLBolivia at the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™: players, matches and all the national team info  Copa America CONMEBOL

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

Safety monitoring of journalists in Bolivia - UNESCOSafety monitoring of journalists in Bolivia  UNESCO

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

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

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

Bolivia: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bolivia - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Bolivia: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bolivia  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

PM Modi meets Bolivian President on sidelines of BRICS summit - India Tribune - ChicagoPM Modi meets Bolivian President on sidelines of BRICS summit  India Tribune - Chicago

Tiwanaku Civilization’s Temple Discovered in Bolivia - Sci.NewsTiwanaku Civilization’s Temple Discovered in Bolivia  Sci.News

Crypto Regulations in Bolivia 2025 - StartupNews.fyiCrypto Regulations in Bolivia 2025  StartupNews.fyi

Bolivia risks debt default without new funding: president to AFP - France 24Bolivia risks debt default without new funding: president to AFP  France 24

MAS’ Implosion Has Blown Bolivia’s Presidential Election Wide Open - World Politics ReviewMAS’ Implosion Has Blown Bolivia’s Presidential Election Wide Open  World Politics Review

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

Early human foraging paleoecology in the highlands of Potosí, Bolivia - ScienceDirect.comEarly human foraging paleoecology in the highlands of Potosí, Bolivia  ScienceDirect.com

Bolivia police teargas Morales supporters protesting electoral ban - ReutersBolivia police teargas Morales supporters protesting electoral ban  Reuters

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)

Endangered Andean cat is imperiled by climate change and its solutions - MongabayEndangered Andean cat is imperiled by climate change and its solutions  Mongabay

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

Colombia vs. Bolivia - Boxscore - July 22, 2025 - FOX SportsColombia vs. Bolivia - Boxscore - July 22, 2025  FOX Sports

Bolivia travel - Lonely PlanetBolivia travel  Lonely Planet

Chaos in Bolivia's parliament - dramatic scenes emerge - TelegrafiChaos in Bolivia's parliament - dramatic scenes emerge  Telegrafi

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

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

Bolivia - IFADBolivia  IFAD

Bolivia Election - The Herald JournalBolivia Election  The Herald Journal

Lost Temple of a Vanished Civilization Unearthed in Bolivia - SciTechDailyLost Temple of a Vanished Civilization Unearthed in Bolivia  SciTechDaily

Bolivia: Urban resilience and climate adaptation for a sustainable future - World Bank BlogsBolivia: Urban resilience and climate adaptation for a sustainable future  World Bank Blogs

PM Modi meets Bolivian President on sidelines of BRICS summit - orissapost.comPM Modi meets Bolivian President on sidelines of BRICS summit  orissapost.com

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

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’s economic crisis and mining put Indigenous people at risk - Dialogue EarthBolivia’s economic crisis and mining put Indigenous people at risk  Dialogue Earth

'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

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

Bolivia Election - The Herald JournalBolivia Election  The Herald Journal

India’s Bold Move: New Embassy in Lithium-Rich Bolivia Signals Major Shift in Global Energy Game - financialexpress.comIndia’s Bold Move: New Embassy in Lithium-Rich Bolivia Signals Major Shift in Global Energy Game  financialexpress.com

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

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

Bolivia Election - The Herald JournalBolivia Election  The Herald Journal

A 'zombie' volcano in Bolivia has been acting up, and scientists finally know why - Live ScienceA 'zombie' volcano in Bolivia has been acting up, and scientists finally know why  Live Science

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

Innovation boosts incomes in Bolivia | ???? ??????? ???????? | ????? ??????? ???????? ????? ??????? - Food and Agriculture OrganizationInnovation boosts incomes in Bolivia | ???? ??????? ???????? | ????? ??????? ???????? ????? ???????  Food and Agriculture Organization

1,400-year-old temple ruins the size of a city block unearthed in Bolivia - Live Science1,400-year-old temple ruins the size of a city block unearthed in Bolivia  Live Science

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Tracking down Evo Morales, Bolivia’s fugitive ex-president, in his jungle hideout – video - The GuardianTracking down Evo Morales, Bolivia’s fugitive ex-president, in his jungle hideout – video  The Guardian

Bolivia policemen killed in clashes with Morales backers - France 24Bolivia policemen killed in clashes with Morales backers  France 24

A commitment to nature in Bolivia - World Wildlife FundA commitment to nature in Bolivia  World Wildlife Fund

‘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

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

Former Bolivian President accused of 'terrorism' over road blockades - France 24Former Bolivian President accused of 'terrorism' over road blockades  France 24

How beekeepers in Bolivia are using IP to build their business and preserve tradition - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationHow beekeepers in Bolivia are using IP to build their business and preserve tradition  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

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

As Bolivia celebrates its main Andean festival, it feels the pain of mounting crises - AP NewsAs Bolivia celebrates its main Andean festival, it feels the pain of mounting crises  AP News

Health Workers Navigate Climate Change in the Bolivian Amazon - Think Global HealthHealth Workers Navigate Climate Change in the Bolivian Amazon  Think Global Health

Unrest Grips Bolivia as Dollar Crisis Sends Inflation Soaring - BloombergUnrest Grips Bolivia as Dollar Crisis Sends Inflation Soaring  Bloomberg

New ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship to boost Bolivian entrepreneurial ecosystem - International Chamber of CommerceNew ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship to boost Bolivian entrepreneurial ecosystem  International Chamber of Commerce

Incumbent Luis Arce quits Bolivia’s presidential race amid slumping support - Al JazeeraIncumbent Luis Arce quits Bolivia’s presidential race amid slumping support  Al Jazeera

BRICS+ Series: Luis Arce’s strategic withdrawal from Bolivia’s Presidential Contest - africannewsagency.comBRICS+ Series: Luis Arce’s strategic withdrawal from Bolivia’s Presidential Contest  africannewsagency.com

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

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

121 Years Late, A Brazil-Bolivia Bridge Takes Shape - Americas Quarterly121 Years Late, A Brazil-Bolivia Bridge Takes Shape  Americas Quarterly

Bolivia top court upholds ruling blocking Morales' election eligibility - ReutersBolivia top court upholds ruling blocking Morales' election eligibility  Reuters

Restoring Democracy: Lessons from Bolivia since the 2019 Coupvolution - The SAIS Review of International AffairsRestoring Democracy: Lessons from Bolivia since the 2019 Coupvolution  The SAIS Review of International Affairs

Bolivia Dollar General among 11 stores fined for price scanning errors - WECTBolivia Dollar General among 11 stores fined for price scanning errors  WECT

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

Andrónico Rodríguez: Bolivia’s new Evo Morales? - Global VoicesAndrónico Rodríguez: Bolivia’s new Evo Morales?  Global Voices

Bolivia strengthens social participation in health for indigenous populations - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Bolivia strengthens social participation in health for indigenous populations  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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)

Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Bolivia Celinda Sosa Lunda - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Bolivia Celinda Sosa Lunda  fmprc.gov.cn

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

Global Weather?Bolivia continues to experience heavy rainfall - cma.gov.cnGlobal Weather?Bolivia continues to experience heavy rainfall  cma.gov.cn

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

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