Bolivia challenges global dollar dominance with Chinese yuan, Russian rouble
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s government is determined to curb dependence on the U.S. dollar for foreign trade, instead turning to the Chinese yuan, officials said, as Latin American support for alternative…
Bolivia looks to curb fuel smuggling with help of armed forces
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s government has called on the armed forces to tighten border controls to curb the smuggling of state-subsidized fuels, a move it believes will save state coffers some…
Bolivia looks to calm dollar frenzy as shortage fears pressure FX
By Daniel Ramos and Monica Machicao LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s government is battling to calm fears among savers and businesses about a shortage of dollars in the country, which has led…
Bolivia court sentences arrested governor Camacho to six months pre-trial detention
LA PAZ (Reuters) – A Bolivian court sentenced right-wing opposition Governor Luis Fernando Camacho to six months of pre-trial detention a day after he was arrested in connection to 2019 social unrest…
World Court urges Chile and Bolivia to cooperate on Silala river
By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE (Reuters) -Judges at the World Court ruled on Thursday that Chile and land-locked Bolivia now agreed on previous points of dispute over access to the…
Bolivia lowers 2023 growth projection as general strike goes on
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s economy is forecast to grow 4.8% in 2023, less than the 5.1% growth previously forecast, the government announced on Monday during the presentation of next year’s budget.…
Power struggle divides Bolivia as soy-rich Santa Cruz demands more clout
By Andrea Martinez, Monica Machicao and Daniel Ramos SANTA CRUZ/LA PAZ, Bolivia (Reuters) – Tropical, sunny and relatively wealthy, Bolivia’s farming region of Santa Cruz has long butted heads with the arid…
Bolivia delays decision on lithium mining tie-ups to December
LA PAZ – Bolivia’s government will not make a final decision on potential lithium mining tie-ups with private partners until December, six months behind its initial schedule, a senior official told state…
Bolivia again delays announcement on lithium mining tie-ups
LA PAZ – Bolivia’s government on Wednesday declined to name which of six short-listed companies it would select to help mine its untapped lithium riches, with the chief of the country’s state-run…
Mexico seeks lithium association with Argentina, Bolivia and Chile
MEXICO CITY -Mexico is working with governments of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile to create a lithium association so the countries can share their expertise to exploit the battery mineral, Mexican President Andres…
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