Tag: Bolivia
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Outrage over Bolivia channel’s live broadcast of COVID-19 patient’s death
The program airs nightly on the Santa Cruz-based PAT channel, in a region with some 60 percent of Bolivia's 21,000 cases and around half its 679 deaths.
June 19, 2020 -
Bolivia to hold general elections on May 3
Earlier, Anez had declared herself interim president of Bolivia after the armed forces pressured elected head of state Evo Morales into resigning sent a bill to Congress calling for elections in 2020.
January 4, 2020 -
Bolivia row with Spain and Mexico escalates with expulsions
Bolivia was incensed by what it called an attempt by Spanish embassy staff to infiltrate the Mexican mission in La Paz last Friday to extract Quintana, who has been Morales' right-hand man since his early days in power.
December 31, 2019 -
Bolivia’s interim leader proposes elections in 2020
During a press briefing on Wednesday, Jeanine Anez said that the aim of her proposed legislation is to ensure a "transparent" electoral process leading to a result which is "respected".
November 21, 2019 -
Bolivia’s interim govt mulls holding new elections
Justiniano further said, "Unfortunately, no progress has been made with the MAS bloc".
November 19, 2019 -
Caricature of Democracy
The President has been ousted and there need be no quibbling over semantics.
November 14, 2019 -
Evo Morales leaves for Mexico as Bolivia military pledges to tackle violence
Morales thanked Mexico for protecting him and vowed to come back to his country "stronger and more energetically."
November 12, 2019 -
Following weeks of unrest President of Bolivia Evo Morales resigns
The streets of La Paz immediately exploded in celebration, as jubilant Bolivians set off firecrackers and waved the country's red, yellow and green flag.
November 11, 2019 -
Mayor of Bolivian town dragged through streets, covered in paint by protesters
Bolivia has been rocked by deadly post-election violence over opposition claims that President Evo Morales rigged his re-election last month.
November 8, 2019 -
Amid Amazon wildfire crisis, 7 nations sign forest protection pact
The pact will also increase cooperation on fighting causes of deforestation, including illegal mining and forest clearing for agriculture and drug trafficking.
September 7, 2019 -
Chile to send 4 more aircraft to fight Amazon fires
Considered the "lungs of the Earth", the Amazon is mainly situated in Brazil, but parts of it lie in Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia and other South American countries.
August 31, 2019 -
Copa America 2019: Venezuela down Bolivia 3-1, move to quarters
Machis's brace and an excellent performance by a team that has never won a Copa America put Venezuela in second place in the quarter-finals, behind host Brazil, which for its part wiped out Peru 5-0.
June 23, 2019 -
Peru rally to beat Bolivia in Copa America
Peru, with four points from two matches so far, will make it out of their group if they win their next fixture against Brazil.
June 19, 2019 -
2019 Copa America: Brazil thrash Bolivia 3-0, courtesy Philippe Coutinho’s two goals
Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho netted twice inside five minutes before substitute Everton Soares put a final nail in Bolivia's coffin with a long-range strike.
June 15, 2019 -
Focus: Destination Bolivia
In an effort to highlight places of interest in countries across the world, their varied culture, economy and history, The Statesman brings to you a Weekly Focus on countries with which India shares diplomatic ties and friendship. This week’s focus is on Bolivia. Know all about the country. Capital: Sucre, Currency: Bolivian boliviano, Language: Spanish …
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October 2, 2017 -
IBSA approves $2.3mn projects for Bolivia, Kiribati, Zambia
A poverty and hunger alleviating fund by India, Brazil and South Africa has approved three projects in Bolivia, Kiribati and Zambia totalling about $2.3 million. The projects include an initiative enhancing food security in Bolivia through the acquisition of machinery and drilling equipment to be managed by livestock associations affected by floods and droughts in …
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July 28, 2017