Bolivia
Bolivia judge confirms ex-president Evo Morales cannot run for senate
Morales, 60, is a hugely influential figure in Bolivia even though he currently lives in exile in Argentina after 14 years in power.
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Bolivia's first transgender news anchor puts LGBTQ issues front and centre
Leonie Dorado, the new co-host of Bolivian programme Aby Ayala TV, covers LGBTQ issues in her role, drawing on her own transition and life experience as a trans person.
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Morales arrives in Argentina to seek asylum
Evo Morales fled Bolivia after nearly 14 years in power, having lost the support of the military amid weeks of violence that followed what international monitors said were deeply flawed elections.
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Bolivia's duelling parties strike deal to end political chaos
In a late night session of the Bolivian Senate, the chamber’s president, said there was agreement to work towards new elections after weeks of protests and violence.
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Morales begins Mexico exile as Bolivia moves to end vacuum
Lawmakers had been summoned to formalize Sunday's resignation and confirm Jeanine Anez, 52, as interim president.
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Mexico grants asylum to Bolivia's Morales
Mexico said Monday it has granted asylum to Bolivia's Evo Morales, after the leftist president's resignation left the South American nation reeling amid a power vacuum.
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Russia slams 'wave of violence' that forced Morales to resign
It said that Morales' government had been ready to seek "constructive solutions on the basis of dialogue."
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Bolivia's Morales resigns after protests, lashes out at 'coup'
However, underscoring the ongoing tensions, Morales later said on Twitter that the police had an “illegal” warrant for his arrest and that “violent groups” had attacked his home.
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Bolivia leader warns of bloodshed as opponents vow to oust him
Deadly unrest has gripped the South American country since Evo Morales was named winner of the October 20 election for a fourth term.
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Bolivian election rivals end day of protests with rallies, injuries
Bolivia has been convulsed by protests since 20 October when its Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) abruptly suspended the publication of results from an electronic count that eventually gave Morales a fourth term, leading to accusations of fraud.
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New clashes in Bolivia as election protest enters second week
Residents of the Achumani neighbourhood in southern La Paz used tree limbs and rope to close roads and block access to public transport, with some bus drivers trying to remove the barricades.
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Fresh Bolivia clashes as Morales declared winner in disputed vote
From early morning, demonstrators draped in Bolivia's red, yellow and green flag blocked roads in La Paz with barricades of tires, rope and trash cans as they demanded their 'vote be respected.'
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Coutinho brace helps Brazil forget Neymar in winning Copa start
Barcelona's Coutinho scored from the penalty spot early in the second half and added a close-range header three minutes later.
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Unfroggetable: endangered Bolivian amphibians get long-awaited first date
With a lifespan of 15 years, time was running out to find Romeo the Sehuencas water frog a mate to ensure the survival of his species. Until he was introduced to Juliet.
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Bolivia's Morales says Venezuela needs dialogue, not foreign meddling
Bolivia’s leftist President Evo Morales made the comments after meeting Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras during an official visit in Athens.
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Bolivia court building razed during protest over Morales candidacy
Government blamed opposition parties for the attack on the court in Santa Cruz while opposition groups said it had been razed by thugs that had infiltrated the protests.
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Bolivia beat Messi-less Argentina 2-0 in qualifier
The top four teams qualify automatically for Russia 2018 and the fifth-placed side goes into a playoff with a team from Oceania.
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Bolivia declares state of emergency due to drought, water shortage
The national state of emergency comes after 172 of the country’s 339 municipalities declared their own emergencies.
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Bolivia cries fowl, rejects hen donation from Bill Gates
The billionaire recently said he would donate 100,000 hens to countries with high poverty levels.
