
Bolivian President Fires Economy Minister After Censure
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has fired the country's economy minister following a congressional censure. The dismissal comes amid political unrest in Bolivia.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has fired the country's economy minister following a congressional censure. The dismissal comes amid political unrest in Bolivia.

Bolivia is planning to intensify its fight against Brazilian criminal organizations, with President Rodrigo Paz aiming to increase the presence of specialized police forces along the border. This follows the detention of 17 leaders of international criminal groups since the current president's election.

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz expressed his intention on Wednesday, June 24, to strengthen state presence in areas where social organizations hold strong influence, focusing on the Chapare region, a political stronghold of former President Evo Morales.
Widespread blockades and protests are crippling Bolivia's economy and intensifying pressure on centre-right President Rodrigo Paz, with demonstrators demanding his resignation just six months into his term.

Bolivia's legislature granted President Rodrigo Paz authority to deploy the military to clear roadblocks, which have paralyzed key cities for weeks amid heated demonstrations calling for his resignation.
The US has pledged emergency assistance to Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz amidst widespread protests and an economic crisis in the country.

Bolivia's parliament has repealed a law that restricted the declaration of a state of emergency, granting the center-right president, Rodrigo Paz, the authority to deploy the military against mass protests.
Bolivia is on the brink of collapse due to blockades by unions, supporters of Evo Morales, and drug trafficking, leading to shortages of supplies, medicine, and fuel in La Paz as President Rodrigo Paz attempts to dismantle the blockades.

President Trump indicated that escalating tensions and a potential conflict with Iran might prevent him from attending his son's wedding. His remarks coincided with reports of Iran's threats against regional states and discussions among NATO allies regarding the Middle East situation.

The Bolivian president announced a cabinet reshuffle in an effort to quell widespread anti-government protests and address the ongoing political crisis.
Banks in La Paz, Bolivia, have suspended their activities following violent anti-government demonstrations. Protesters clashed with police in the capital, which was cut off by roadblocks, intensifying opposition against President Rodrigo Paz.

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz is facing increasingly escalating protests and road blockades six months into his term, with demonstrators demanding his resignation.
King Felipe VI of Spain and Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz met in La Paz, reuniting 30 years after they studied International Relations together at Georgetown University between 1993 and 1995.

The attorney for Cerimedo has accused Nadia Beller of staging a 'self-inflicted attack,' claiming she planned the shooting to harm Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz.

Indigenous groups in Bolivia have organized mass protests, including blockades and human shields, to resist land deals by President Rodrigo Paz that prioritize agribusiness and mining interests.

Supporters of former Bolivian leader Evo Morales have announced the suspension of protests demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, following more than a month and a half of road blockades.

Bolivia's former president, Evo Morales, stated that demands from protests against incumbent Rodrigo Paz will only be met when his party is in power, suggesting elections are necessary to avoid bloodshed.

Bolivia has reopened a crucial road artery that had been blocked for a month by protesters demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, impacting supplies to La Paz and El Alto.

The US Defense Secretary has compared ongoing protests in Bolivia to a government overthrow, with the Trump administration supporting President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory.

Clashes between protesters and police erupted in La Paz, Bolivia, during a new march by thousands of people demanding the resignation of the center-right president, Rodrigo Paz.

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz is facing new mass protests, with Washington suspecting organized crime behind the demonstrations and describing the situation as an ongoing coup.

Six months after Rodrigo Paz assumed the presidency of Bolivia with promises to resolve the country's crisis, the population is expressing frustration over the lack of tangible improvements. His administration is now facing a "boomerang effect" of public dissatisfaction.

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades, spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers’ Central, have left the political capital under siege for two weeks, less than six months after he took office.

The United States imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting officials and the intelligence service, significantly increasing pressure on Havana. In response, Cuba warned of a potential "bloodbath" if the US were to launch a military attack, highlighting escalating tensions between the two nations.

Bolivian miners are demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, just six months into his term, as the Andean nation faces its worst economic crisis in a generation.

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has moved to restore diplomatic ties with the US and cooperate with the DEA after an 18-year break.

A personal advisor to Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz was arrested in connection with an armed assault on a pregnant lawyer, as part of an investigation into an attempted femicide.

After seven weeks of sometimes violent protests, the unrest in Bolivia has temporarily ceased. The center-right government of President Rodrigo Paz is now searching for solutions to the country's dire economic situation, with an unpopular agreement with the IMF being considered.

Bolivia's president has declared a state of emergency following weeks of protests and blockades that have caused trade and economic disruption. The declaration paves the way for the deployment of the military to address the crisis.

Bolivia's conservative President Rodrigo Paz is moving closer to declaring a state of emergency, which would allow military intervention to quell weeks of large-scale protests and roadblocks across the country.

Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are underway, with updates including new rules allowing disposable water bottles in stadiums, efforts to combat ticket scams, and the USMNT's final match before the tournament. The Iran national team has also been granted visas to enter the United States.

Bolivia's center-right president, Rodrigo Paz, has appealed for dialogue with protesters demanding his resignation, warning that the country's political and social crisis is nearing a critical point.

Protests against rising living costs have escalated around La Paz, Bolivia, targeting the economic policies of conservative President Rodrigo Paz.

Bolivia is experiencing a deepening crisis as protests spiral out of control, leading to widespread social unrest and increasing demands for President Rodrigo Paz to resign.

Hundreds of workers protested in La Paz, Bolivia, demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation, as the president appointed a new official in an attempt to de-escalate tensions.

The Pentagon announced plans to reduce the number of US military brigades stationed in Europe from four to three. This move will bring the total number of US troops in Europe to its lowest level since before the Ukraine invasion.

Bolivian prosecutors have ordered the arrest of a leader of anti-government protests, as President Rodrigo Paz faces increasing pressure from various groups over the country's worst economic crisis in four decades.

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced an investigation into an international ring involved in stealing and adulterating gasoline and diesel imported into the country. Operations of this ring have been detected in Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay.