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Polls opened in Bolivia for presidential and congressional elections that could spell the end of the Andean nation’s long-dominant leftist party and see a right-wing government elected for the first time in over two decades. The election on Sunday (August 17, 2025) is one of the most consequential for Bolivia in recent times — and…
A British woman has died during a ‘wellness retreat’ in the remote Bolivian rainforest of South America. Maureen Rainford, a mother of three, consumed ‘ayahuasca’ — a supposed wonder plant-based psychedelic drug but complained of feeling ill, 10 minutes after consuming it. Ms Rainord soon started experiencing breathing troubles and despite attempts to resuscitate her,…
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Former President Evo Morales of Bolivia claimed he survived an assassination attempt on Sunday (October 28, 2024) after unidentified men opened fire on his car. He was not injured in the alleged attack that quickly became the latest flashpoint in a power struggle between the ex-leader and his protégé-turned-rival, current President Luis Arce. Mr. Morales,…
Bolivia’s government on Thursday announced that a total of 17 people have been arrested over their alleged involvement in the attempted coup that shook the economically troubled country the day before. The South American nation of 12 million watched in shock and bewilderment Wednesday as military forces appeared to turn on the government of President…
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Minister of the Presidency Maria Nela Prada also announced the country was sending humanitarian aid to Gaza November 01, 2023 05:47 pm | Updated 06:38 pm IST – La Paz 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…
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