Bolivia Clears the Way to Use the Army Against Protesters
Bolivia's army could soon be turned on protesters after Congress cleared President Rodrigo Paz to declare a state of emergency,...
May 27, 2026Section
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Japan Plans Trade Talks With South America’s Mercosur Bloc
Japan plans to open talks in June for a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc, focused on car tariffs and...
May 26, 2026
Bolivia’s Paz Cuts His Own Salary 50% as Protests Mount
President Rodrigo Paz cut his Bolivia salary 50% to around $1,808 monthly as union-led blockades and resignation calls entered their...
May 25, 2026
Bolivian Senate Strips Limits on Emergency Power as Crisis Deepens
Bolivia's Senate voted 2/3+ to repeal the 2020 emergency powers law, removing time limits and criminal liability amid a 3-week...
May 25, 2026
Bolivia’s Paz Vows Cabinet Reshuffle as Protests Grip La Paz
Bolivia's President Paz vowed a cabinet reshuffle as three weeks of protests grip La Paz, while his government alleged a...
May 21, 2026
Colombia and Bolivia Expel Diplomats as Petro-Paz Feud Erupts
Colombia expelled Bolivia's envoy in reciprocity after La Paz ousted its ambassador over Petro's remarks. The diplomatic crisis explained, with...
May 21, 2026
Colombia and Bolivia Expel Diplomats as Petro-Paz Feud Erupts
Colombia expelled Bolivia's envoy in reciprocity after La Paz ousted its ambassador over Petro's remarks. The diplomatic crisis explained, with...
May 21, 2026
Latin American Pulse for Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Latin American Pulse: Bolivia's COB chief flees an arrest order, Chile votes on Kast's reconstruction law, Flávio Bolsonaro admits a...
May 20, 2026
Bolivia Banks Close in La Paz as Protests Enter Third Week
Bolivia enters a third week of unrest as bank closures, transport paralysis, and escalating protests intensify pressure on President Rodrigo...
May 19, 2026