Bolivia News in English
Bolivia news in English — markets, mining, politics, and daily life, tracked every day by The Rio Times, with the company and economic intelligence our readers rely on.
Bolivia news in English, updated daily: lithium politics and the state mining model, the post-election economic reset, gas exports, the dollar shortage, and life in La Paz, Santa Cruz, and beyond. The Rio Times tracks Bolivia's markets, companies, and politics for international readers — from soy and silver to the central bank's reserves. This page brings together our latest Bolivia news, analysis, and guides for expats and investors. Independent coverage from Latin America's English-language daily, published from Rio de Janeiro.
The Big Read: Today in Bolivia
The stories that matter most today. Updated Oct 31, 11:50 AM ET.
Bolivia Arrests 2 Over Dynamite and GunsBolivian police seized dynamite, ANFO and guns near Cochabamba and arrested two brothers; the government links one to Evo Morales, and his camp denies it.
Fri 5:18 PM ET
- Bolivia’s Legislative Crisis Explained
A chaotic vote on 30 October 2026 re-elected the head of Bolivia's lower house.
Sat 7:24 AM ET
- Bolivia Brings Forward US$333 Million Refund
Bolivia's central bank moved US$333 million in dollar savings refunds to 5 November, up to 130 days early, and changes the reserve rule on 9 November.
Sat 4:29 AM ET
- Bolivia Chamber of Deputies Brawl on Oct 30
Roberto Castro was declared president of Bolivia's Chamber of Deputies again after a shoving match, and four blocs say they will challenge it.
Sat 7:18 AM ET
Bolivia — the brief
Bolivia Population and Ethnic Groups Explained
Bolivia population in 2026: 11.4 million people, 69% in cities, 38.7% say they are Indigenous, and Spanish, Quechua and Aymara are widely spoken.
Market snapshot
Analysis & Deep Dives
All analysis →Foreign Powers and Investors in Bolivia 2026
Who funds Bolivia in 2026? The IMF's US$1.9 billion loan, lithium deals with CBC and Uranium...
Bolivia Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
Bolivia culture in 2026: Oruro Carnival, Los Kjarkas, Luzmila Carpio, Utama and La hija cóndor, plus...
US Visa Sanctions on Bolivia Judges Explained
US visa sanctions Bolivia judicial list why it matters: 15 Bolivians named on 22 October, two...
Living & doing business in Bolivia
Latest from Bolivia
Bolivia Arrests Officer in Marset Cash Probe
Bolivia arrested police captain Guillermo Ruiz on 27 October and searched a colonel’s home over cash allegedly taken...
Bolivia Clash Wounds Brazil Fugitive 24 Oct
Bolivian drug police and four Brazilians traded gunfire on 24 October. A Brazilian fugitive whom police tie to...
Bolivia Ex-President Warns of Armed Struggle
Bolivia’s ex-president Evo Morales warned on Saturday, 24 October 2026 that armed struggle could return, while saying he...
Bolivia Arrests Ex-Police Spy Chief, 23 Oct
Bolivia arrested Juan Marcelo Ferrufino, a former police intelligence director who helped lead the raid that caught drug...
UN Body Cuts Bolivia Growth Forecast to 0.2%
ECLAC cut its Bolivia growth forecast to 0.2% for 2026 on 22 October, while the IMF projects a...
Bolivia Deputy Rejects US Visa Curb, 22 Oct
Bolivian deputy Rolando Pacheco says he has clean hands after the US State Department restricted his visa on...
Bolivia Judge Quits After US Visa Sanctions
Bolivia's top Santa Cruz judge Aldo Quezada resigned after Washington named him among 15 Bolivians facing US visa...
Bolivia Cocaine Planes Bribe Claim, 21 Oct
Bolivia cocaine planes face a bribe claim of up to US$80,000 per flight from a party leader. The...