Sources: CNBC
Bolivian president Rodrigo Paz announces plans to reshuffle Bolivia's cabinet and create an economic and social council following weeks of anti-government protests linked to the country’s economic crisis. 2026-05-20
Bolivian police clash with protesting miners who attempt to reach Plaza Murillo in La Paz amid protests over the state of the economy. Some of the protesters demand the resignation of president Rodrigo Paz. 2026-05-14
Bolivian law enforcement authorities arrest the pilot and co-pilot of a military cargo plane that crashed near El Alto International Airport, killing 22 people, and place them in pre-trial detention on involuntary manslaughter charges. 2026-05-2
Bolivian authorities arrest suspected Uruguayan drug cartel leader Sebastián Marset during a police operation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Marset, who is wanted by several countries and has a US$2 million reward linked to money laundering allegations, is detained along with four other individuals. 2026-03-13
Ten people are killed and several others injured after a bus falls down a 100-meter ravine in Eliodoro Camacho Province, Bolivia. 2026-02-5
A Bolivian court grants opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho's transfer to house arrest after more than two years in pre-trial detention, allowing him to resume his duties as Governor of Santa Cruz while still facing trial on charges related to the 2019 political unrest and a 2022 strike. 2025-08-27
Bolivia and Iran sign a memorandum of understanding in Tehran, Iran, with both countries vowing to strengthen defence and security cooperation. 2023-07-20
The Bolivian government declares the national emergency after reporting a third case and presidential election rallies suspended. 2020-03-11
Bolivia, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, and Sweden are elected to be non-permanent members in the United Nations Security Council. 2016-06-28
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations Gabriela Shalev writes a letter to Ban Ki-moon stating that Israel would use force against a Bolivian-flagged all-female aid ship intending to land near Gaza. 2010-08-21