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The five survived for more than 36 hours in alligator-infested waters after their plane crashed

Five survive for 36 hours in swamp after plane crash

Five people survived for more than 36 hours in a swamp filled with alligators after an emergency landing in the Bolivian Amazon, local authorities and the pilot have said.

World • 03 May

Bolivia sees about 1,400 traffic deaths each year, government statistics show (File image)

At least 22 dead, 16 injured in Bolivia road accident

A head-on collision between a truck and a bus on a motorway in the Bolivian Andes left 22 people dead and 16 injured in the country's worst road accident this year, police have said.

World • 21 Jul 24

Juan Jose Zuniga said his goal was to 'restructure democracy' in Bolivia

Suspected leaders of failed coup remanded in custody

Three suspected leaders of a failed coup against Bolivian President Luis Arce were remanded in custody for six months, the country's top prosecutor said.

World • 29 Jun 24

Bolivian President Luis Arce said he was not informed about plans for the coup

Bolivia's president denies prior intelligence of coup

Bolivian President Luis Arce has denied any involvement or prior knowledge of a failed coup attempt led by the country's former top military commander, who alleged the president had asked him to do something to boost his popularity.

World • 28 Jun 24

The mobilisation of military units saw the country's military commander gather troops in the main square of capital La Paz

Bolivia govt had intelligence of coup plan, says minister

The Bolivian government had intelligence that a coup attempt could occur before the country's top military commander and his troops forced their way into the presidential palace, a senior government minister has said.

World • 27 Jun 24

A soldier in an armoured vehicle is deployed outside Quemado Palace in La Paz

Bolivia military withdraws from palace after coup attempt

Bolivian armed forces with armoured vehicles pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz this evening, after President Luis Arce slammed a "coup" attempt against the government and called for international support.

World • 26 Jun 24

An artist was hired to create the skeletal devils from cement and wood

Bolivian house with devil sculptures spooks residents

A Bolivian miner has covered his house with sculptures of long-horned devils and other scary creatures, intended as a playful nod to the country's colonial past but which has instead shocked some neighbours who fear a link to occult rituals.

News Lens • 17 Feb 22

The 'zebras' try to encourage drivers to respect pedestrians

Traffic calming zebras cross paths with La Paz drivers

'Zebras' are on the loose on the often chaotic streets of La Paz.

News Lens • 14 Jan 20

Evo Morales resigned as president of Bolivia on 10 November after almost three weeks of protests

Bolivia's Morales claims he was forced out by US coup

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has claimed he was forced from office by a United States-backed coup d'etat aimed at gaining access to the South American country's vast lithium resources.

World • 25 Dec 19

The interim president of Bolivia, Jeanine Añez (C), delivers a speech surrounded by members of her cabinet

Bolivia approves law for new elections without Morales

Bolivia's Senate approved a bill yesterday that could open the door to new elections without ex-president Evo Morales, as the caretaker government met with protesters to end weeks of unrest.

World • 24 Nov 19

Supporters of Evo Morales have blocked roads around Bolivia's capital, La Paz

Bolivia accuses ex-president Morales of 'terrorism'

Bolivia's caretaker government has filed a complaint accusing Evo Morales of "sedition and terrorism" after the ex-president allegedly called on supporters to maintain blockades in the crisis-hit country.

World • 23 Nov 19

Clashes between security forces and supporters of exiled ex-president Evo Morales have rocked the country since Tuesday

UN warns Bolivia crisis could 'spin out of control'

Four more people have died in protests in Bolivia, an international monitor has reported, as the UN rights chief warned that excessive force by police could see unrest "spin out of control".

World • 17 Nov 19

Evo Morales' government collapsed on Sunday in the wake of a disputed election

Bolivia's former president Morales arrives in Mexico

Bolivia's former president Evo Morales has arrived in Mexico to take up political asylum, two days after resigning amid mounting protests over his re-election to a fourth term.

World • 12 Nov 19

Former president of Bolivia Evo Morales delivers a speech in La Paz last month

Mexico grants asylum to former Bolivian leader Morales

Mexico has said it has granted asylum to Bolivia's former president Evo Morales, according to Mexico's top diplomat.

World • 11 Nov 19

Bolivians celebrate the resignation of President Evo Morales, in La Paz, Bolivia

Bolivia's Morales resigns after weeks of protests

Bolivian President Evo Morales announced his resignation today, caving in following three weeks of sometimes-violent protests over his disputed re-election after the army and police withdrew their backing.

World • 10 Nov 19

Armadillos are among the animals dying in the blaze

Animals suffer as wildfires ravage Bolivian forests

What was recently a verdant area of trees and wildlife has become a desolate, barren landscape where life teeters on the brink after wildfires raged through parts area of southeastern Bolivia.

News Lens • 28 Aug 19

Authorities had cleared the area in advance amidst fears of collapse

Houses collapse after landslide in Bolivia

Over a dozen houses were destroyed in La Paz, Bolivia on Tuesday after a landslide in a hilly suburban area at the city's outskirts.

News Lens • 02 May 19

Caroline Dwyer said the ministers committed to an independent international inquiry into Michael Dwyer's death

Mother of Michael Dwyer meets Bolivian ministers

The mother of the late Michael Dwyer, shot dead by Bolivian security forces in 2009, has described a meeting she had tonight with the Bolivian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Minister as positive.

News • 07 Nov 15

Evo Morales (R) celebrates his victory at the Government Palace in La Paz, Bolivia

Morales set for third presidential term in Bolivia

Bolivian President Evo Morales has been elected to a third term with more than 60% of the vote, according to exit polls.

News • 13 Oct 14

Heavy rain was falling as the plane tried to land in Riberalta

Eight die after plane crashes in Bolivia

Eight passengers died after a Bolivian plane carrying 18 people crashed yesterday, while trying to land during bad weather in the north of the country.

News • 04 Nov 13

Mr Flores pictured outside his home with his great grand-children Edgar and Gloria

Bolivian man claims to be oldest person ever to have lived

A Bolivian man who claims to be the oldest person to have ever lived has attributed his longevity to his diet.

Special Reports • 21 Aug 13

Evo Morales speaks to reporters in the airport in Vienna

Morales 'kidnap' angers South American leaders

Bolivian President Evo Morales arrived home to a hero's welcome late last night, after his plane was diverted and he was forced to land in Austria.

News • 04 Jul 13

Evo Morales said the decision was based on the company's 'weak investment' in the past five years

Bolivia nationalises Spanish-owned electric firm

Bolivian President Evo Morales has nationalised a Spanish-owned electric power company.

News • 02 May 12

Michael Dwyer was shot and killed in 2009

Family of Michael Dwyer meet MEPs

The family of a Tipperary man shot dead by Bolivian police have met officials from the office of EU High Commissioner for foreign and security policy Baroness Catherine Ashton.

News • 11 Apr 12

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