News: Bolivia

We have started to collect the most important news related to Bolivia in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Bolivia: news

Governors snub Bolivia referendum

Tuesday, June 24th 2008, 11:51

Five Bolivian governors reject President Evo Morales's plans for an August recall referendum and urge an general election. instead.
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Bolivia region 'chooses autonomy'

Monday, June 23rd 2008, 4:18
related places: Tarija

Voters in Bolivia's gas-rich Tarija province overwhelmingly back greater autonomy in a referendum, exit polls suggest.
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Risking death

Saturday, June 14th 2008, 8:10

The tough life of Bolivia's child miners
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Bolivia grabs control of gas firm

Monday, June 2nd 2008, 23:48

Bolivia takes full control of a gas pipeline company, continuing its nationalisation of key industries.
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Bolivian regions 'back autonomy'

Monday, June 2nd 2008, 9:02

Two more Bolivian provinces have voted overwhelmingly for further autonomy from the centre, exit polls suggest.
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Morales sets Bolivia recall date

Monday, May 12th 2008, 17:56

Bolivian President Evo Morales sets 10 August for a vote on whether he should stay in office.
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Bolivians to hold confidence vote

Friday, May 9th 2008, 2:25

Bolivia will vote in a referendum on the rule of its leftist president as he struggles to enact reform.
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Morales dismisses autonomy vote

Monday, May 5th 2008, 5:27
related places: Santa Cruz

Voters in Bolivia's eastern Santa Cruz region have voted for greater autonomy in an unofficial poll, exit polls say.
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Twelve dead in Bolivian bus crash

Friday, May 2nd 2008, 21:27
related countries: Israel, Japan

At least 12 people, including Israeli and Japanese tourists, are killed when two buses collide in southern Bolivia.
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LatAm leaders reject Bolivia bid

Thursday, April 24th 2008, 1:01
related countries: Venezuela
related places: Caracas

Leaders from four Latin American countries reject a controversial autonomy bid by a region of Bolivia.
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Leaders warn on biofuels and food

Tuesday, April 22nd 2008, 8:29

Two Latin American leaders speak out against biofuels, as a London meeting prepares to assess EU policy on the issue.
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Earthquake strikes northern Chile

Monday, March 24th 2008, 22:05
related countries: Chile, United States

A 6.1-magnitude quake hits northern Chile close to the border with Bolivia, the US Geological Survey says.
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Bolivia to defend coca leaf at UN

Monday, March 10th 2008, 12:58

Bolivia plans to ask a UN agency to remove the coca plant from its list of dangerous illegal drugs.
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Court slows Bolivian reform

Saturday, March 8th 2008, 6:23

A Bolivian court delays a referendum on a controversial new constitution, in a setback for President Morales.
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Bolivia and Peru defend coca use

Thursday, March 6th 2008, 11:53
related countries: Peru

Bolivia and Peru defend the traditional use of coca leaves after criticism in a UN drugs agency report.
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Cuba's aid programme in Bolivia

Thursday, February 28th 2008, 14:11

Hugh O'Shaughnessy reports on the humanitarian work being carried out by Cubans working abroad.
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US spy row official quits Bolivia

Thursday, February 14th 2008, 1:57
related countries: United States

A US embassy official at the centre of spying allegations in Bolivia will not return to the country, say Bolivian officials.
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Bolivia floods misery continues

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 22:04

Bolivia estimates some 60,000 families have been affected by floods, which show no signs of abating.
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Bolivia declares flood emergency

Wednesday, February 13th 2008, 0:48

Bolivian President Evo Morales declares a national disaster as floods leave more than 50 dead.
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Thousands hit by Bolivian floods

Wednesday, February 6th 2008, 14:27

Bolivian officials say 48 people have died and thousands have been left homeless after weeks of flooding.
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All survive Bolivia plane crash

Saturday, February 2nd 2008, 2:53

More than 150 passengers survive as a plane operated by Lloyd Aereo Boliviano crash lands in a swamp.
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Morales defends Bolivian reforms

Wednesday, January 23rd 2008, 4:57

Bolivian President Evo Morales defends his first two years in office, saying his reforms are irreversible
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