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50 days of protests, food shortage, state of emergency: Bolivia crisis explained

People walk near military personnel standing on guard as they are deployed, after Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a nationwide state of emergency following weeks of violence and blockades, in El Alto, Bolivia
Published on Jun 21, 2026 12:37 pm IST

Cash-packed aircraft, bad weather and a mishap: 20 dead in Bolivia plane crash

Emergency personnel work at the site where a Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft crashed on Friday evening onto a busy avenue amid inclement weather in the city of El Alto, Bolivia, February 27, 2026.
Updated on Feb 28, 2026 11:18 am IST

Bolivia military plane crash near El Alto; casualties, visuals emerge

The crash occurred around 6 pm in El Alto, a city adjacent to Bolivia’s capital, La Paz.
Updated on Feb 28, 2026 06:59 am IST

20 killed, 30 injured as Bolivian Air Force plane, carrying bank notes, crashes

A Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft crashed on Friday.
Updated on Feb 28, 2026 06:00 pm IST

South America Is Turning More Right-Wing—and Getting Trumpier

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José Antonio Kast, an ultraconservative presidential candidate in Chile, is widely expected to prevail in a runoff election next month.
Published on Nov 24, 2025 08:41 am IST

A German newspaper for Bolivian blondes

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Die Mennonitische Post—or simply the Post—is a unique sort of newspaper. It is written by Mennonites, for Mennonites.
Published on Oct 02, 2025 03:11 pm IST

Chile loses at Bolivia and will miss third straight World Cup

Chile's defender #17 Gabriel Suazo, forward #10 Alexis Sanchez and midfielder #18 Rodrigo Echeverria reacts after missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Bolivia and Chile, at the Municipal El Alto stadium in El Alto, Bolivia on June 10, 2025. (Photo by AIZAR RALDES / AFP)
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:44 pm IST

'The alligators watched us': Plane crash survivors rescued after 36-hour ordeal

The small plane took off on Wednesday from the Bolivian village of Baures, headed south toward the larger town of Trinidad.
Published on May 05, 2025 11:18 am IST

What is ‘Kailasa,’ fugitive godman Nithyananda's fake nation under probe?

Representatives of the so-called "United States of Kailasa", founded by fugitive godman Nithyananda at the UN Human Rights office in Geneva. (File)
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 07:41 pm IST

How Nithyananda’s ‘Kailasa’ members grabbed land in Bolivia

Self-styled guru Nithyananda is wanted in India on charges of kidnapping.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 08:39 pm IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for the tournament?

New Zealand's football team celebrates qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:04 pm IST

Bolivia's former leader Evo Morales seeks a political comeback from his stronghold in the tropics

Bolivia's former leader Evo Morales seeks a political comeback from his stronghold in the tropics
Published on Dec 29, 2024 11:35 am IST

Bolivian president orchestrated a 'self-coup,' political rival Evo Morales claims

Bolivian president orchestrated a 'self-coup,' political rival Evo Morales claims
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 02:57 am IST

17 arrested in Bolivia over links to failed coup

People arrested in connection with the previous day's uprising are presented to the press in La Paz, Bolivia, Thursday, June 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)
Published on Jun 28, 2024 01:58 am IST

Coup attempt feared in Bolivia as troops surround presidential palace

Soldiers stand guard outside the presidential palace in Plaza Murillo in La Paz, Bolivia, Wednesday, June 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 02:50 am IST

Ex-US diplomat arrested in Miami for allegedly acting as a Cuban agent

Manuel Rocha, former high-ranking diplomat, faces charges of unlawful Cuban advocacy in the US
Published on Dec 04, 2023 10:50 am IST

Bolivia cuts diplomatic relations with Israel alleging ‘crimes against humanity’

Bolivia's deputy Foreign Minister Freddy Mamani (R) speaks next to the minister of the presidency Maria Nela Prada, during a press conference announcing that Bolivia will break relations with Israel, on October 31, 2023, at the Casa Grande del Pueblo government palace in La Paz, Bolivia.
Published on Nov 01, 2023 06:27 am IST

Meta bans fake account linked to Cuban, Bolivian govts spreading propaganda

The Meta logo on smartphone in front of logo of Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus in this illustration picture.
Published on Feb 25, 2023 02:55 pm IST

Uruguay wins, Colombia draws in troubled round of qualifiers

Uruguay's Gaston Pereiro in action with Bolivia's Leonel Justiniano
Published on Sept 06, 2021 07:48 am IST

Paraguay come from behind to beat Bolivia 3-1 at Copa America

Alberto Espinola and teammates celebrate after the match
Published on Jun 15, 2021 09:01 am IST

Paraguay vs Bolivia, Copa America 2021 Live Streaming: When and where to watch

Paraguay players during training.
Published on Jun 14, 2021 10:59 pm IST

Bolivia’s Oruro carnival a big covid casuality

With a history that dates back to the 8th century, it is the undoubtedly counted among Bolivia’s popular cultural extravaganzas.
Published on Jan 11, 2021 04:58 am IST

Species thought to be extinct rediscovered in pristine Andes of Bolivia

The image shows a rediscovered species of frog.
Published on Dec 16, 2020 11:47 am IST

Bolivia approves first same-sex union following legal battle

David Aruquipa, a 48-year-old businessman, and Guido Montaño, a 45-year-old lawyer, were initially denied the right to register their union in 2018 by authorities in Bolivia.
Updated on Dec 12, 2020 11:48 am IST

Donning billowing skirts and bowler hats Bolivia’s iconic female fighters return to ring

Cholitas wrestlers pose at their return to the ring after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, in El Alto outskirts of La Paz.
Published on Dec 11, 2020 10:20 am IST

Chapare virus: All about the deadly virus that can spread between humans

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USCDC) announced on November 16 that the Chapare virus fever can also be spread via human-to-human contact (Image: cdc.gov)
Updated on Nov 18, 2020 10:15 am IST

Bolivian elections 2020: What it means for Evo Morales and Latin America?

Evo Morales has been an iconic figure not only in Bolivia but in Latin America as he is part of the wave of leftist presidents of the region
Published on Oct 20, 2020 04:31 pm IST

Bolivian women skateboard in traditional Aymara garb to showcase their culture

The girls of the collective ‘ImillaSkate’, wear the Indigenous dress of their grandmothers to showcase their culture and promote the sport among women.
Updated on Oct 02, 2020 10:34 am IST