Bolivia hardens tone on cocaine ‘mega labs’, signaling crackdown
By Monica Machicao LA PAZ (Reuters) – In a break with the past, Bolivia’s government has acknowledged that the country is becoming a production hub …
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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 …
Bolivia hikes lithium resources estimate to 23 million tons
By Daniel Ramos LA PAZ (Reuters) -Bolivia’s lithium resources are now estimated at 23 million metric tons, its president said on Thursday after government studies …
Bolivia church abuse case sparks wave of complaints, investigation
By Monica Machicao LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivian authorities are investigating whether any Catholic Church officials in the country should be held accountable following the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …