Bolivia’s Congress approves $1.9bn IMF loan amid protest threats
Unions warn that fuel subsidy cuts in the IMF deal could trigger renewed protests and rising costs.
![A Leopardus tilcayo cat, a newly identified species through research led by National Geographic Explorer Paola Nogales Ascarrunz, walks at the Senda Verde animal refuge in the Yungas region, Bolivia, September 1, 2026 [Fernando Faciole/National Geographic/Handout via Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-17T154146Z_238128909_RC2KANAC4Y4W_RTRMADP_3_SCIENCE-CAT-1789702208.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Twin blasts at a Bolivian military base kill two, leave 14 missing
Investigators are combing the scene to discover if stored pyrotechnics could have contributed to the explosion.
![Firefighters, police officers and military personnel at the site of an explosion at an army barracks in Viacha. [AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afp_6a9b801acfa1-1788575770.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz fires economy minister amid unrest
Jose Gabriel Espinoza removed from post days after he was censured by the legislature amid tumult over economic reform.
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Fears grow in Amazon village as Brazilian drug gangs push into Bolivia
Fears are growing in a remote Bolivian village as Brazilian drug gangs fight for control of trafficking routes.
Published On 20 Aug 2026
Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers
Arrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.
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State of emergency: Bolivia’s currency plummets as anger simmers
Bolivia’s President Paz declared a state of emergency after 50 days of protests against his policies.
Published On 1 Jul 2026
Bolivian authorities say no active blockades after state of emergency decree
State of emergency permits deployment of military to support police amid five weeks of anti-government protests.
From: NewsFeed
Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades
Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades
Published On 20 Jun 2026
Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.
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