Bolivia

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October 2026

Can Bolivia and Chile bury the hatchet? - Weekly Report - 22 October 2026 (WR-26-42)

Kast visit marks chance for reset with Chile - LatinNews Daily - 19 October 2026

IMF deal provides relief for Paz but could spark protests - Economy & Business - October 2026

Morales in the crosshairs again - Weekly Report - 15 October 2026 (WR-26-41)

New investigation into Morales could inflame protests - LatinNews Daily - 13 October 2026

Attorney general replaced as judicial tumult continues - Weekly Report - 08 October 2026 (WR-26-40)

In brief: Bolivia receives first tranche of IMF loan - LatinNews Daily - 07 October 2026

Attorney general removed by congress - LatinNews Daily - 05 October 2026

Tensions mount between gov’t and AG - LatinNews Daily - 02 October 2026

Justice system in turmoil after US allegations - Weekly Report - 01 October 2026 (WR-26-39)

AG and former interior minister reportedly arrested over narco claims - LatinNews Daily - 01 October 2026

September 2026

REGION: US sanctions Bolivia’s AG and other Andean officials - LatinNews Daily - 29 September 2026

Shield of the Americas to sanction criminal groups - LatinNews Daily - 28 September 2026

A new era for Chile-Bolivia relations? - Weekly Report - 24 September 2026 (WR-26-38)

Paz move to do IMF bidding fuels protests - Weekly Report - 24 September 2026 (WR-26-38)

REGION: Leaders focus on security at UNGA - LatinNews Daily - 24 September 2026

Paz promulgates IMF financing agreement, ends diesel subsidies - LatinNews Daily - 21 September 2026

ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS - Economy & Business - September 2026

No policy U-turns expected under new finance minister - Economy & Business - September 2026

Bolivian state of exception extended - Weekly Report - 17 September 2026 (WR-26-37)

REGION: Venezuela taken off US counternarcotics blacklist - LatinNews Daily - 17 September 2026

Blame game begins over deadly barracks explosion - LatinNews Daily - 14 September 2026

Irregularities reported at hydrocarbons regulator - LatinNews Daily - 11 September 2026

Paz promise to crack down on coca faces glaring obstacle - Weekly Report - 10 September 2026 (WR-26-36)

In brief: Bolivia to halt US dollars purchases, start sales to banks - LatinNews Daily - 09 September 2026

Gov’t intervenes in state oil firm and hydrocarbons regulator - LatinNews Daily - 04 September 2026

PERU/BOLIVIA: Concerns about Russian recruitment - Security & Strategic Review - September 2026

BOLIVIA: Trouble on the Brazilian border - Security & Strategic Review - September 2026

Paz shakes up Bolivia’s police command - Weekly Report - 03 September 2026 (WR-26-35)

In brief: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru team up on strategic minerals - LatinNews Daily - 01 September 2026

August 2026

Cerimedo’s arrest sends political shockwaves through region - Weekly Report - 27 August 2026 (WR-26-34)

In brief: New finance minister promises continuity in Bolivia - LatinNews Daily - 26 August 2026

In brief: Bolivia aims to boost employment with road improvement scheme - LatinNews Daily - 25 August 2026

Argentine political operative jailed - LatinNews Daily - 24 August 2026

In brief: Bolivia’s economy contracts sharply in first half of 2026 - LatinNews Daily - 21 August 2026

Finance minister seeks to stay on despite impeachment - Weekly Report - 20 August 2026 (WR-26-33)

Gov’t defiant after economy minister censured - LatinNews Daily - 19 August 2026

ARGENTINA/BOLIVIA: Influential political adviser arrested - LatinNews Daily - 19 August 2026

In brief: Bolivia’s gov’t removes diesel subsidy for large consumers - LatinNews Daily - 18 August 2026

Gov’t tallies economic impact of protests - Economy & Business - August 2026

Southcom launches regional task force - LatinNews Daily - 10 August 2026

New arrest warrant for Morales unlikely to be enforced - Weekly Report - 06 August 2026 (WR-26-31)

Spread of Brazilian gangs sparks calls for military intervention - LatinNews Daily - 06 August 2026

July 2026

REGION: Peru bucks Andean trend of rising coca cultivation - Security & Strategic Review - August 2026

New arrest warrant issued for Morales - LatinNews Daily - 30 July 2026

In brief: Bolivia’s former hydrocarbons minister arrested over fuel contamination - LatinNews Daily - 29 July 2026

In brief: South American countries commit to more aviation routes - LatinNews Daily - 17 July 2026

ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS - Economy & Business - July 2026

In brief: Bolivia enters talks with Brazil’s state oil company Petrobras - LatinNews Daily - 09 July 2026

PARAGUAY/REGION: Mercosur looks to Asia - LatinNews Daily - 01 July 2026

June 2026

PARAGUAY/REGION: Differences aired ahead of Mercosur summit - LatinNews Daily - 30 June 2026

In brief: Bolivia abandons dollar peg - LatinNews Daily - 29 June 2026

Paz sends in the army to clear roadblocks - Weekly Report - 25 June 2026 (WR-26-25)

In brief: Morales’ followers pause protests in Bolivia - LatinNews Daily - 23 June 2026

In brief: Paz declares state of exception in Bolivia - LatinNews Daily - 22 June 2026

Paz clings on amid weeks of protests - Economy & Business - June 2026

Paz stages COB talks to try and end protests - Weekly Report - 18 June 2026 (WR-26-24)

In brief: Bolivia’s Paz begins dialogue with COB to end strikes - LatinNews Daily - 18 June 2026

US-led Shield of the Americas backs Bolivia amid unrest - LatinNews Daily - 15 June 2026

In brief: Remittances to Bolivia edge up in monthly terms - LatinNews Daily - 15 June 2026

Talk of recall referendum reflects depth of crisis facing Paz - Weekly Report - 04 June 2026 (WR-26-22)

Ministers resign as pressure mounts on Paz - LatinNews Daily - 03 June 2026

May 2026

Paz inches towards military deployment to control unrest - Weekly Report - 28 May 2026 (WR-26-21)

In brief: Bolivia in talks with the IMF - LatinNews Daily - 28 May 2026

Paz moves closer to deploying troops amid protests - LatinNews Daily - 27 May 2026

In brief: Bolivia’s Paz cuts his salary in bid to calm protests - LatinNews Daily - 26 May 2026

In brief: Bolivia’s labour minister replaced amid protests - LatinNews Daily - 22 May 2026

ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS - Economy & Business - May 2026

REGION: Steel sector raises concerns with Andean Community - Economy & Business - May 2026

Further upheaval in the energy sector - Economy & Business - May 2026

BOLIVIA/COLOMBIA: Ambassadors expelled over Petro comments - LatinNews Daily - 21 May 2026

US claims coup attempt underway against Paz - LatinNews Daily - 20 May 2026

Protests escalate in La Paz - LatinNews Daily - 19 May 2026

Social protests against Paz intensify - LatinNews Daily - 15 May 2026

Morales’ supporters rally as he skips court appearance - Weekly Report - 14 May 2026 (WR-26-19)

Alarm over US revocation of visas for board of Costa Rican newspaper - LatinNews Daily - 11 May 2026

Morales announces march on La Paz as his trial begins - LatinNews Daily - 11 May 2026

In brief: Bolivia raises funds with bond sale - LatinNews Daily - 08 May 2026

Judge assassinated as Marset’s cartel fractures - Weekly Report - 07 May 2026 (WR-26-18)

In brief: Roads blocked in Bolivia amid fuel protests - LatinNews Daily - 06 May 2026

April 2026

Corruption allegations at the central bank - Weekly Report - 30 April 2026 (WR-26-17)

In brief: Former central bank president arrested in Bolivia - LatinNews Daily - 29 April 2026

In brief: Bolivia signs critical minerals MoU with US - LatinNews Daily - 28 April 2026

In brief: Bolivian state firms in the crosshairs amid cost-cutting drive - LatinNews Daily - 24 April 2026

Ruling coalition suffers electoral setbacks - Weekly Report - 23 April 2026 (WR-26-16)

In brief: Bolivia’s hydrocarbon minister and head of state oil firm replaced - LatinNews Daily - 23 April 2026

In brief: Bolivia’s finance minister announces budget overhaul - LatinNews Daily - 22 April 2026

ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS - Economy & Business - April 2026

Paz seeks stronger Brazil ties in Lula meeting - Economy & Business - April 2026

Bolivian hydrocarbon chief fired amid fuel fiasco - Weekly Report - 02 April 2026 (WR-26-13)

‘King of the South’ captured in Santa Cruz - Security & Strategic Review - April 2026

March 2026

In brief: Head of Bolivia’s state hydrocarbon company replaced - LatinNews Daily - 31 March 2026

In brief: Bolivia’s gov’t reaches agreement with protesting transport workers - LatinNews Daily - 27 March 2026

Shift to the right confirmed in regional elections - Weekly Report - 26 March 2026 (WR-26-12)

In brief: S&P raises Bolivia’s credit rating - LatinNews Daily - 25 March 2026

In brief: Bolivia’s regional elections underscore political fragmentation - LatinNews Daily - 23 March 2026

In brief: Bolivia and Paraguay sign deal on beef and pork imports - LatinNews Daily - 20 March 2026

Marset captured and extradited to US - Weekly Report - 19 March 2026 (WR-26-11)

Latest fuel crisis sparked by contamination issue - Economy & Business - March 2026

In brief: Bolivia’s Paz announces hydrocarbon reform bill - LatinNews Daily - 18 March 2026

BRAZIL: Lula shores up ties with Bolivia - LatinNews Daily - 17 March 2026

Alleged Uruguayan drug lord captured - LatinNews Daily - 16 March 2026

MEXICO/REGION: Sheinbaum responds as Trump launches anti-cartel group - LatinNews Daily - 09 March 2026

Deadly plane crash litters El Alto with money - Weekly Report - 05 March 2026 (WR-26-09)

February 2026

Good news and bad - Economy & Business - February 2026

Bolivia’s fuel saga takes on new dimension - Weekly Report - 12 February 2026 (WR-26-06)

In brief: Bolivian hydrocarbon director resigns amid fuel scandal - LatinNews Daily - 12 February 2026

In brief: Protests in Bolivia against low-quality fuel - LatinNews Daily - 06 February 2026

January 2026

CHILE/BOLIVIA: Kast and Paz promise pragmatism - LatinNews Daily - 30 January 2026

REGION: Peña urges ratification of EU-Mercosur deal - LatinNews Daily - 23 January 2026

Paz lands partial victory after fuel subsidy fight - Economy & Business - January 2026

TRACKING TRENDS - Weekly Report - 22 January 2026 (WR-26-03)

In brief: Bolivia’s central bank reveals major gold debt - LatinNews Daily - 21 January 2026

In brief: Fitch upgrades Bolivia’s credit rating - LatinNews Daily - 19 January 2026

REGION: EU-Mercosur deal inches closer but challenges remain - LatinNews Daily - 19 January 2026

The short life of decree 5,503 - Weekly Report - 15 January 2026 (WR-26-02)

In brief: Energy emergency declared in Bolivia - LatinNews Daily - 15 January 2026

Gov’t reaches agreement to end protests - LatinNews Daily - 14 January 2026

REGION: EU-Mercosur accord passes hurdle - LatinNews Daily - 12 January 2026

In brief: Bolivia’s gov’t forced into U-turn amid protests - LatinNews Daily - 12 January 2026

Paz administration signals coca crackdown - Security & Strategic Review - January 2026

In brief: Annual inflation slows in Bolivia - LatinNews Daily - 07 January 2026

In brief: Paz faces escalation of fuel protests in Bolivia - LatinNews Daily - 06 January 2026