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 Nov 6, 8:30 AM ET.
Bolivia’s Top Judge Leaves Over Drug WarrantRomer Saucedo, president of Bolivia's Supreme Tribunal, says he is in exile after prosecutors ordered his arrest on drug charges on 3 November.
Thu 3:19 AM ET
- Bolivia Inflation Jumps 2.07% in October
Bolivia's consumer prices rose 2.07% in October, more than double September's pace, and yearly inflation reached 7.08%, the national statistics institute says.
Fri 3:59 AM ET
- Bolivia Mining Code Would Open Nature Areas
Bolivia's draft mining code keeps mining rights inside protected areas and lets private firms partner with cooperatives, while critics warn of damage.
Thu 2:23 PM ET
Bolivia — the brief
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia’s Biggest City, Explained
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is Bolivia's biggest city, with 1,606,671 people in the 2024 count. Who runs it, the dollar rate, visa and safety facts...
Market snapshot
Analysis & Deep Dives
All analysis →Bolivia Power Explained, Who Dominates in 2026
Bolivia power explained for 2026: the elites, regions, army, business, churches and unions that shape who...
Bolivia Money Laundering Case Explained
Bolivia money laundering case explained: who Jhonny Fernández is, what the charge means, how house arrest...
Bolivia’s Legislative Crisis Explained
Bolivia's legislative crisis explained: why the fight over the Chamber of Deputies presidency matters, who holds...
Living & doing business in Bolivia
Latest from Bolivia
What to Do in La Paz in November 2026
La Paz in November 2026: Pacific on 7 November, Ricardo Montaner on 8 and 9 November, Pink Floyd...
Bolivia Drought Hits 114,000 Families
Bolivia's defense ministry counts 114,048 families hit by drought in 63 municipalities, and officials warn of floods, frost...
Bolivia Trade Surplus Passes US$2.2B
Bolivia's trade surplus hit US$2.24 billion through September as silver, gold and zinc pushed exports past all of...
Bolivia Posts US$183 Million Trade Surplus
Bolivia ran a US$183.4 million trade surplus in September 2026 as zinc, silver and gold exports rose, the...
Bolivia Declares El Niño Emergency Oct 31
Bolivia declared a national El Niño emergency on 31 October 2026 as drought hits 78,217 families. No funding...
Bolivia House Arrest for Ex-Mayor’s Son
A judge ordered Bolivia house arrest and a US$2,100 bond for the son of ex-mayor Jhonny Fernández on...
Bolivia Chamber of Deputies Brawl on Oct 30
The Bolivia Chamber of Deputies reelected Roberto Castro as its president on 30 October 2026 after a chaotic...
Bolivia Brings Forward US$333 Million Refund
Bolivia's central bank will pay US$333 million to dollar savers on 5 November, up to 130 days early,...