Health officials have warned travelers about a chikungunya virus outbreak in Bolivia.
CDC Issues Travel Warning for Chikungunya Virus in Bolivia Holiday spots in South America are now on alert following an emergency warning from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about a chikungunya virus outbreak. Bolivia received a level 2 notice regarding the virus on February 10. The advisory states that “Chikungunya fever […]
Bolivia looks for a new alliance with the US following the election of a conservative president.
Bolivia’s Shift in Diplomatic Strategy After a long period of strained relations, Bolivia is looking to forge a new partnership with the United States. This change aims to reposition the country in the region while reducing its reliance on China. Rodrigo Paz, the new conservative president who took office last month, is actively redirecting Bolivia’s […]
Bolivia Detains Former Socialist President Luis Arce, Alleged Involvement in $52 Million Corruption Scandal
Luis Arce, the former president of Bolivia who stepped down on November 8, was taken into custody on Wednesday amid allegations of embezzling state funds connected to a large corruption investigation involving the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party. The MAS party governed Bolivia for two decades, initially under Evo Morales and later under Arce. This […]
16,000 ancient footprints in central Bolivia show how dinosaurs acted
In the central highlands of Bolivia, there are giant three-toed footprints that, according to legend, originated from powerful monsters whose claws could penetrate stone. However, during the 1960s, researchers came to the region to alleviate children’s fears, revealing that these unusual prints were actually left by a giant two-legged dinosaur that thrived in the ancient […]
Bolivia Reestablishes Relations with Israel Following Socialist Defeat and Engagement with Iran
Bolivia Restores Diplomatic Ties with Israel Bolivia’s new government, led by President Rodrigo Paz, announced on Tuesday that it has reinstated diplomatic relations with Israel. This development marks the end of a diplomatic hiatus lasting two years, a break initiated by former President Luis Arce’s government, which had close ties with Iran. This announcement came […]
U.S. Proposes Assistance to Bolivia in Reducing Iranian Influence Gained During Socialist Rule
U.S. Offers Support to Bolivia Against Iranian Influence On Monday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau expressed his commitment to assist Bolivia’s new administration in addressing Iran’s presence in the country. “It’s quite concerning that Bolivia has maintained close ties with Iran over the years, particularly in military cooperation,” Landau mentioned in an interview […]
Bolivia Reestablishes Relations with U.S. on President Rodrigo Paz’s First Day After Two Decades of Socialist Leadership
Restoration of U.S.-Bolivia Diplomatic Relations Under President Rodrigo Paz Bolivia’s new President, Rodrigo Paz, restored full diplomatic ties with the United States just hours after his inauguration over the weekend, marking the end of a 17-year estrangement instigated by the previous ruling party, the Movement for Socialism (MAS). Paz, a former senator affiliated with the […]
Risch and Shaheen urge stronger relations between the U.S. and Bolivia
U.S. Senators Advocate for Closer Ties with Bolivia Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-Idaho) emphasized the importance of strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Bolivia after centrist Rodrigo Paz was elected as Bolivia’s president. This election took place on Sunday. Risch and Shaheen are the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign […]
Bolivia Chooses Rodrigo Paz, a Candidate for ‘Capitalism for Everyone’, as President, Concluding Two Decades of Socialism
Bolivia Elects Centrist Leader Amid Economic Crisis In a notable change, Bolivian Senator Rodrigo Paz, representing the Christian Democratic Party, emerged victorious over former President Jorge Quiroga in the runoff election held on Sunday. This win marks a significant shift in political leadership as Paz is set to take office on November 8, replacing outgoing […]
Bolivia Ready to Move on from Two Decades of Socialist Leadership in Sunday’s Presidential Runoff
Bolivia Prepares for Presidential Run-off Bolivia is set to move away from nearly twenty years of socialism in Sunday’s presidential run-off where former conservative President Jorge Quiroga faces Senator Rodrigo Paz. This election will determine the country’s next president for a five-year term, succeeding the retiring socialist President Luis Arce, whose term ends on November […]