Political crisis in Bolivia Supporters of Bolivia's ex-leader Morales detain 200 soldiers 04-11-2024 12:40 Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales are holding at least 200 soldiers hostage in Chapare Province, the Foreign Ministry says.
Political crisis in Bolivia Bolivia's Evo Morales points finger after shooting attack on vehicle 28-10-2024 12:49 Former Bolivian president Evo Morales said gunmen fired a hail of bullets at his car Sunday as he travelled to a radio interview in the central city of Cochabamba, wounding his driver.
REFUGEES Argentina changes refugee status rules for indicted, convicted 23-10-2024 07:50 President Milei changes existing law so that Argentina will not give refuge status to people accused or convicted of crimes in other countries.
Political crisis in Bolivia Supporters of ex-Bolivia leader Morales block roads over possible arrest 15-10-2024 15:32 Groups of protesters block key roads in Bolivia in response to probable arrest of former president Evo Morales, who is under investigation for the alleged abuse of a minor while in power.
ENERGY & GAS Bolivia natural gas shortage sends economy teetering 09-10-2024 13:57 Bolivia's once powerful natural gas industry is now on the verge of collapse as a result of a lack of investment and maintenance. The fall of the state-supported industry has sent shockwaves through Bolivia's economy.
Protests in Bolivia Ex-president Morales issues Arce 24-hour ultimatum to shake up cabinet 24-09-2024 17:54 Former president Evo Morales advanced on Monday towards La Paz with thousands of followers, part of a tense protest that began a week ago against the government of Luis Arce, his former ally.
Tension in Bolivia Bolivia’s President Luis Arce charts exit from financial crisis 17-09-2024 15:17 Bolivian President Luis Arce vows to prioritise fuel imports and debt payments as he navigates the dollar shortage that has taken the nation on the brink of chaos.
Tension in Bolivia Bolivia President Arce accuses Morales of planning 'coup’ 16-09-2024 11:48 Former Bolivian president Evo Morales increases tension in Bolivia by announcing intention to run for highest office again, despite a ban against him. While current president Luis Arce accuses Morales of planning a"coup."
UNREST IN BOLIVIA Lula visits Bolivia seeking to unify the left after failed coup 09-07-2024 09:24 Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva travels to Bolivia for a trip meant to broker peace between President Luis Arce and former president Evo Morales.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Staging a coup 06-07-2024 05:54 The historical yardstick of coups d’état has been whether they are successful or not with their authenticity seldom coming into question. Except in Latin America, where magic realism has added that word “autogolpe” to its vocabulary. by Michael Soltys
UNREST IN BOLIVIA Bolivia’s Luis Arce denies ‘staged’ coup claims in interview 04-07-2024 16:12 Luis Arce fiercely rejects claims by Argentina’s President and his ally-turned-rival Evo Morales that he staged last week’s coup attempt. Conflict-prone Milei’s remarks do not help relations, says Bolivian president in new interview.
COUP ALLEGATIONS IN BOLIVIA Milei doubles down on criticism of Bolivia’s government, Lula 02-07-2024 12:10 Javier Milei doubles down on his criticism of Bolivian government's "staged fraud" and Brazilian President Lula, calling the veteran leftist "the perfect idiot."
DIPLOMATIC ROW Bolivia recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei denies failed coup 01-07-2024 15:54 Bolivia recalls ambassador to neighbouring Argentina and summons Buenos Aires' man in La Paz after President Milei issues controversial statement on alleged coup d'état.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Argentina reverses Bolivia stance, saying coup attempt was faked 01-07-2024 15:25 Argentina becomes first neighbouring nation to join calls from Bolivia’s opposition — including by former President Evo Morales — in denouncing the dramatic military uprising as staged.
UNREST IN BOLIVIA Bolivian president urges mobilisation against 'coup d'état' 26-06-2024 18:01 President Luis Arce on Wednesday called for Bolivians to mobilise in the face of an attempted "coup d'état" by military officers who tried to force their way into the seat of government in the centre of La Paz.
Return of Evo Morales Bolivian president kicked out of ruling party amid infighting 05-10-2023 12:06 Bolivian President Luis Arce was expelled from the ruling party Wednesday amid a power struggle with former leader Evo Morales.
POLITICS IN BOLIVIA Morales plots comeback in Bolivia after clash with protégé 26-09-2023 11:44 Evo Morales, who led Bolivia for 14 years and was part of a wave of leftist leaders who reshaped the region’s politics, says he will run for president again.
EX-BOLIVIAN PRESIDENT Bolivia's Evo Morales says he will run for election in 2025 25-09-2023 10:13 Evo Morales says he will run for president again in 2025, potentially forcing a tipping-point in a growing stand-off with his political protégé, incumbent Luis Arce.
STATE OF THE NATION Fernández takes aim at Judiciary, defends veep in Congress speech 01-03-2023 16:03 Argentina’s president delivers traditional state-of-the-nation speech to legislative assembly, marking the beginning of the congressional year; in his first public appearance with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for nine months, Alberto Fernández defends his vice-president and condemns failed shooting attack.