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Bolivia

Bolivia is a landlocked, mineral-rich country and among South America's poorest nations. Home to many tropical glaciers, it has been especially vulnerable to climate change. In June 2024, it saw a failed coup attempt.

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Luis Arce, center, Bolivian presidential candidate for the Movement Towards Socialism Party

Socialist candidate leads in Bolivia's presidential election

Early exit polls suggest Luis Arce, an ally of former President Evo Morales, may have enough support to avoid a runoff.
PoliticsOctober 19, 2020
A woman casts her ballot during general elections in La Paz, Bolivia

Bolivia heads to the polls in high stakes elections

Nearly a year since Bolivia's failed presidential election, voters will get another shot to choose a president.
PoliticsOctober 18, 2020
Santa Cruz I Elections campaign in Bolivia

Bolivian election could spark instability

Many Bolivians are yearning for the country to overcome its political instability. But that seems unlikely.
PoliticsOctober 17, 2020
Bolivian interim President Jeanine Anez

Bolivia: Ministers resign ahead of election

The resignations revealed a deep split within Bolivia's government, with just weeks until the presidential election.
PoliticsSeptember 29, 2020
Interim Bolivian President Jeanine Anez Chavez delivers video message to UN General Assembly

Bolivia descends into chaos ahead of elections

Interim President Jeanine Anez has done little to ease tensions. On the contrary.
PoliticsSeptember 24, 2020
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World Stories - The Week in Reports

South Africa: poaching is on the rise, China: Street vendors coming back, Germany: Learning to dance without touching
August 15, 202012:36 min
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World Stories - The Week in Reports

Bolivia: COVID-19 deaths on the streets, China: fighting the destruction of Buddha statues
PoliticsAugust 8, 202012:36 min
Bolivia health workers in PPE lift a coffin out of a truck

Bolivia's hospitals overwhelmed

In Bolivia, people infected with the coronavirus are dying before they can access medical care.
HealthAugust 8, 202002:30 min
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Bolivian Indigenous women find opportunity in face masks

The women are producing masks made of llama and sheep wool and drawing attention to their lives and culture.
HealthJune 18, 202003:23 min
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Tierra de Resistentes

The data journalism project Tierra de Resistentes has documented 2,367 attacks against environmental activists in Latin America.
MediaMay 15, 202002:07 min
Argentinien Buenos Aires Pro Evo Morales Aktivisten vor dem bolivianischen Konsulat

Bolivia to vote for new leader in May

The vote will be held nearly seven months after the controversial election result that sparked Evo Morales' ouster.
PoliticsJanuary 4, 2020
Mexican Embassy in La Paz

Bolivia expels Mexican and Spanish diplomats

Bolivia is expelling Mexican and Spanish officials over an alleged plot to help ex-government officials leave.
PoliticsDecember 30, 2019
Mexican embassy is La Paz

Spain to probe Mexico embassy incident in Bolivia

Madrid says it will seek to clarify why hooded personnel attempted to enter the Mexican embassy in Bolivia.
PoliticsDecember 28, 2019
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Opinion: Tipping toward chaos in Latin America

Uta Thofern
Peaceful protests were greeted by the iron fists of security forces. DW's Uta Thofern sees democracy trembling in 2020.
PoliticsDecember 27, 2019
A police patrol vehicle parked next to Mexico's embassy in La Paz, Bolivia

Mexico to take Bolivia to ICJ over police at embassy

Mexico said its embassy in Bolivia had been under "siege" after taking in ex-President Evo Morales' former ministers.
PoliticsDecember 26, 2019
Students hold up a sign that reads: I'm skipping school to teach you a lesson

Living Planet: Best of 2019

In this special show, we look back at some of the highlights and big news stories of 2019.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 19, 201929:59 min
Evo Morales speaks during a press conference in Argentina's capital

Evo Morales plots return to Bolivian politics

The exiled former president of Bolivia has predicted he can steer his party to victory in fresh elections.
PoliticsDecember 17, 2019
Bolivia's ex-president Evo Morales

'Overwhelming' evidence of Bolivia vote rigging

A regional forum's report found "malicious manipulation" in favor of Evo Morales in Bolivia's October presidential vote.
PoliticsDecember 5, 2019
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

Mexican president says it was a 'coup' in Bolivia

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has spoken out in support of his "brother" Evo Morales, the former Bolivian president.
PoliticsDecember 2, 2019
Bolivia interim President Jeanine Anez

Bolivia appoints first US ambassador in 11 years

The caretaker government is seeking to reset ties with Washington after the departure of former President Evo Morales.
PoliticsNovember 27, 2019
Evo Morales supporters hold a sign that reads, 'Evo, your people need you'

Bolivia approves new elections

Bolivia has approved a bill that seeks to quell weeks of unrest by allowing for new elections.
PoliticsNovember 24, 2019
Jeanine Anez

Bolivian president asks Congress to approve fresh elections

Interim leader Jeanine Anez asked Congress to approve a law for an upcoming ballot "as the entire country is demanding."
PoliticsNovember 20, 2019
Protest in El Alto, Bolivia

Bolivia: Fuel plant clashes turn deadly

Bolivia is suffering from food and gasoline shortages as a political crisis deepens.
PoliticsNovember 19, 2019
Demonstrators are pepper sprayed by a member of the security forces in La Paz

Five killed in pro-Morales protests in Bolivia

Police and the military used live fire against supporters of former President Evo Morales.
PoliticsNovember 16, 2019
Interim President Jeanine Anez

Bolivia accuses Venezuela, Cuba of fomenting unrest

Bolivia's interim leadership has ordered Cuban doctors to leave and cut ties with Venezuela's socialist government.
PoliticsNovember 16, 2019
Bolivian Interim President Jeanine Anez

Interim president bars Morales from Bolivia elections

Jeanine Anez has said that recently ousted president Evo Morales has no right to run in any upcoming national vote.
PoliticsNovember 15, 2019
Jeanine Anez

Bolivia: Interim president calls for vote 'soon'

Jeanine Anez calls for a fresh vote "soon" as ex-leader Evo Morales promised to return — alleging a coup took place.
PoliticsNovember 13, 2019
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AfricaLink on Air - 13 November 2019

Ugandan opposition trying to send President Museveni to ICC+++Teachers on strike in public schools in Malawi.
SocietyNovember 13, 201929:59 min
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Restoring stability in Bolivia

Restoring peace and confidence to the citizens goes beyond resignations and interim presidencies.
November 13, 201903:28 min
Bolivia's self-declared president Jeanine Anez

Bolivia: Opposition senator declares herself president

The declaration came days after longtime President Evo Morales resigned and fled to Mexico following weeks of protests.
PoliticsNovember 13, 2019
Morales waves aas he steps down from the plane

Evo Morales lands in Mexico after fleeing Bolivia

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales arrived in Mexico and thanked the Mexican president for saving his life.
PoliticsNovember 12, 2019
Evo Morales

Mexico grants asylum to Bolivia's Morales

The recently deposed leader, accused of rigging recent election results, was forced to quit on Sunday.
PoliticsNovember 11, 2019
Johan Ramirez

Opinion: Evo Morales' time is up in Bolivia

Johan Ramirez
Even the attempt to hold on to power with fresh elections could not save Bolivia's president in the end.
PoliticsNovember 11, 2019
Protesters in Bolivia

Bolivia crisis: 5 things to know

DW answers the most pressing questions concerning the political crisis unfolding in the landlocked Andean nation.
PoliticsNovember 11, 2019
Evo Morales

Bolivia President Evo Morales resigns

The decision comes hours after an investigation into his election found irregularities.
PoliticsNovember 10, 2019
Evo Morales

Bolivia: Morales calls for new elections, pressure mounts

Morales vowed a fresh vote and reformed electoral body after the OAS uncovered grave "manipulations."
PoliticsNovember 10, 2019
Bolivia police officers join anti-government protests

Morales calls police mutiny a 'coup d'etat'

Bolivia's president has hit out at police units in four regions for rebelling against the government amid mass protests.
PoliticsNovember 10, 2019
An oppposition banner during a protest reads "united Boliva, Evo no fraud"

Bolivia's electoral tribunal denies fraud

Clashes between opponents and supporters of Evo Morales have left three people dead and 300 injured.
PoliticsNovember 8, 2019
Bolivian protests

Student killed in Bolivia protests

The unrest has been ongoing since President Morales' reelection last month amid accusations of vote-rigging.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2019
Aerial view of a truck on a road crossing the flooded southern zone of the Uyuni Salt Flat

Bolivia scraps lithium project with German firm

The Bolivian government has issued a decree overturning a massive joint lithium project with southern German firm ACISA.
BusinessNovember 4, 2019
Anti-government protesters march demanding a second round presidential election, in La Paz, Bolivia

Bolivia opposition leader calls for new vote

President Evo Morales has accused the opposition of plotting bloodshed after his main rival called for a new election.
PoliticsNovember 4, 2019
Protesters in La Paz

OAS to audit Morales reelection in Bolivia

The opposition accuses officials of manipulating the count to ensure the reelection of Evo Morales.
PoliticsOctober 31, 2019
Protest in Bolivia

Bolivia: Rival rallies leave dozens wounded

President Evo Morales and rival Carlos Mesa held rallies and blamed each other for the post-election violence.
PoliticsOctober 29, 2019
Bolivia's President Evo Morales

Bolivian president agrees to election audit

Following pressure from abroad, Bolivian President Morales has agreed to an independent audit of his re-election.
PoliticsOctober 26, 2019
Bolivian President Evo Morales

Bolivia election: EU backs call for runoff vote

The EU, US and Colombia have urged Bolivia to hold a runoff amid protests and delays in reporting results.
PoliticsOctober 25, 2019
Bolivian President Evo Morales

Bolivia election: Morales on course for outright win

After accusing opponents of attempting a coup, incumbent President Evo Morales now looks set for a fourth straight term.
PoliticsOctober 24, 2019
Protests in Bolivia

Bolivians riot as election hangs in balance

Violent protests have broken out nationwide over allegations of election fraud.
PoliticsOctober 23, 2019
Supporters in Bolivia hold a photo of Evo Morales

EU 'extremely concerned' over Bolivia vote

Brussels criticized the "unexpected interruption" of the vote count and urged Bolivia to uphold democratic principles.
PoliticsOctober 22, 2019
Supporters of opposition presidential candidate Carlos Mesa, a former president, hold back a fellow supporter trying to kick supporters of Bolivian President Evo Morales

Bolivia: Morales poised to win reelection

President Evo Morales looks set to win an outright victory, avoiding a runoff election.
PoliticsOctober 22, 2019
Evo Morales (Reuters/(U. Marcelino)

Bolivia: Morales leads election, faces runoff

Evo Morales, South America's longest-serving president, is seeking a controversial fourth term.
PoliticsOctober 21, 2019