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Death toll rises to 22 after cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia’s capital

Officials in Bolivia say the death toll has risen to 22 in the crash of a military plane carrying 18 tons of new banknotes a day earlier near Bolivia’s capital

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Workers organized by a key union rally in Bolivia against scrapping fuel subsidies

Bolivian miners have marched in downtown La Paz, the country’s capital, and union-organized protesters took to the streets elsewhere on the first day of a strike over the government’s scrapping of fuel subsidies that have been blamed for contributing to dollar shortages and economic turmoil

The Independent UK

The eight Mexico beach towns to visit in 2026 that are hidden gems

These beach towns used to be seen as detours - now they’re the main destination for savvy travelers

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Rodrigo Paz sworn-in as Bolivia's new president ending 20 year dynasty of one-party rule

The newly sworn-in president has promised to restore economic stability to Bolivia. The country has been dealing with a crippling economic and cost of living crisis, the worst in four decades, causing widespread unease and discontent.

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Devotees say Bolivia's lightning-struck 'miracle tree' conjures luck

A pine tree in Bolivia's capital, La Paz, has become a symbol of hope and devotion after being struck by lightning 10 years ago

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Bolivia heads to unprecedented presidential election runoff

Early results showed Bolivia's centrist Rodrigo Paz in a surprise lead in Sunday's presidential race, with a likely second round needed against conservative former president Jorge Quiroga.

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No Bread, No Fuel, No Dollars: How Bolivia Went From Boom To Bust

A bread roll has become a symbol of a severe economic crisis in Boliva that looks set to decide the outcome of the most significant elections in nearly two decades.

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How a shrunken piece of bread explains Bolivia's economic catastrophe ahead of elections

Much of what ails Bolivia right now seems to converge in a shrunken piece of subsidized bread that La Paz residents call “pan de batalla” or “battle bread.”

The Independent UK

I Retraced The Streets Of El Alto, Bolivia, To Discover A Unique Style Of Architecture Called Cholet (22 Pics)

I went to El Alto, a satellite city of La Paz in the Andean Plateau, which is over 4000 meters high, and I found something you couldn't expect!

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Photos of the Cholita Paceña contest that honors Aymara women

In La Paz, Bolivia, the Cholita Paceña contest celebrates Aymara Indigenous women, recognizing their traditional fashion, beauty, fluency in Indigenous language and cultural knowledge. Contestants, dressed in long skirts, embroidered shawls, and bowler hats, dance to folkloric music and answer questions before a jury. The event aims to preserve and…

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‘Swimming with orcas is out of control’: can new rules keep tourists and Mexico’s whales safe?

Experts are calling for stricter limits on numbers of those flocking to Baja California Sur to swim with the animals in the wild. But some local tour operators are not convinced

The Guardian - UK

Fancy a beer and a burger? The world’s cheapest Hard Rock Cafes revealed

Exclusive: Three people could drink and dine in South America for the same price as a solo customer in Dubai

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Irish aid for Guatemala more vital after Trump’s cuts, says charity

Guatemala is vulnerable to the effects of climate change which is forcing its indigenous people further into poverty.

Evening Standard

Bolivia's heavy rains claim 28 lives as death toll rises

The rains have affected eight of the country's nine Administrative divisions. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Facing Bolivia's Economic Crunch With Toy Houses, Fake Banknotes

For a month every year, thousands of Bolivians throng the stalls of an unusual market in La Paz, shopping for tiny toy houses and wads of fake cash -- substitutes for the real-life objects their hearts desire.

The Independent UK

Heavy rains in Bolivia send mud crashing into the capital, leaving 1 missing and destroying homes

Authorities say that a landslide caused by heavy rains has flooded dozens of homes in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia

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Bolivians carry adorned human skulls asking for favors in the Ñatitas festival in La Paz

Hundreds of Bolivian devotees have arrived at the municipal cemetery of La Paz carrying human skulls adorned with flowers for the Ñatitas festival

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Bolivia: protest march by ex-president’s supporters reflects split at heart of left

Evo Morales leads thousands of followers to La Paz to ‘save’ country from his handpicked successor turned rival

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Bolivia moves World Cup qualifier to even higher altitude, hoping to elevate performance

Bolivia has always been a difficult place to play and the challenge has just got even higher

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Bolivia's President Announces Major Natural Gas Discovery

Bolivia's president unveils a significant natural gas discovery near La Paz, aiming to revive the country's gas industry and economy.

The Conversation

Bolivia: fake or real, the attempted coup exposes the country’s deep underlying turmoil

When heavily armed troops, spearheaded by a tank, broke through the gates of Bolivia’s presidential palace in La Paz on June 26, it appeared that the country’s military was mounting an armed coup with the aim of replacing the left-wing government of Luis Arce.

The Independent UK

Bolivians in shock after attempted coup by top general

Military forces led by army chief General Juan Jose Zuniga appeared to take control of president Luis Arce’s government

International Business Times

Bolivia Reels From Botched Coup Bid Amid Economic Crisis

Bolivian President Luis Arce was facing a deep political crisis on Thursday after a botched bid by military chiefs to overthrow his government deepened turmoil in a country facing severe economic decline.

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Waiting for water: It's everywhere in this Colombian city — except in the pipes

The country is rich in water resources. Yet many people in the city of Santa Marta struggle to get enough to meet daily needs. They improvise, strategize — and rely on a tangle of 1-inch pipes.

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AP Week in Pictures: Global | Oct. 6 - 12, 2023

People searched for victims after an earthquake killed and injured thousands in Afghanistan’s Herat province, supporters of Israel embraced near the Israeli Consulate in New York during a demonstration in the wake of a deadly attack by Hamas, and people prayed for rain during a drought near the Incachaca dam…

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