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Bolivian Protests Erupt Amidst Fuel Shortages and Soaring Inflation
On March 19, 2025, thousands of Bolivians protested in La Paz and El Alto due to severe fuel and dollar shortages, causing roadblocks and highlighting 12.03% annual inflation—the highest since 2008—with 66% of gas stations lacking fuel this week.
Bolivian Protests Erupt Amidst Fuel Shortages and Soaring Inflation
On March 19, 2025, thousands of Bolivians protested in La Paz and El Alto due to severe fuel and dollar shortages, causing roadblocks and highlighting 12.03% annual inflation—the highest since 2008—with 66% of gas stations lacking fuel this week.
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36% Bias Score
Bolivia's New Steel Plant: A $546 Million Boost from China
Bolivia inaugurated a $546 million steel plant in Puerto Suarez on February 24, financed largely by China, projected to meet half of the country's steel demand, create 1,000 jobs, and boost exports, particularly to Brazil, overcoming a decade-long delay.
Bolivia's New Steel Plant: A $546 Million Boost from China
Bolivia inaugurated a $546 million steel plant in Puerto Suarez on February 24, financed largely by China, projected to meet half of the country's steel demand, create 1,000 jobs, and boost exports, particularly to Brazil, overcoming a decade-long delay.
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48% Bias Score
Murder of Bolivian Indigenous Leader Highlights Illegal Mining Conflict
The body of Bolivian indigenous leader Francisco Marupa, 66, was found murdered in the Madidi protected area; indigenous groups blame illegal miners, while the government cites a personal dispute, amidst a wider context of land grabs and violence spanning six years.
Murder of Bolivian Indigenous Leader Highlights Illegal Mining Conflict
The body of Bolivian indigenous leader Francisco Marupa, 66, was found murdered in the Madidi protected area; indigenous groups blame illegal miners, while the government cites a personal dispute, amidst a wider context of land grabs and violence spanning six years.
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48% Bias Score
Bolivia Bus Crash Kills at Least 28"
A bus accident in Bolivia's Potosí region on Monday left at least 28 dead and 20 injured after falling 800 meters down a ravine; this is the deadliest accident in Bolivia in 2025.
Bolivia Bus Crash Kills at Least 28"
A bus accident in Bolivia's Potosí region on Monday left at least 28 dead and 20 injured after falling 800 meters down a ravine; this is the deadliest accident in Bolivia in 2025.
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24% Bias Score
Bolivian Gold Boom: Environmental Costs and Exploitative Labor
Rising gold prices have driven a mining boom in Bolivia's Los Yungas region, causing environmental damage and exploitative labor practices within cooperatives, where miners work up to 15 days straight for low, uncertain pay, hoping to become shareholders.
Bolivian Gold Boom: Environmental Costs and Exploitative Labor
Rising gold prices have driven a mining boom in Bolivia's Los Yungas region, causing environmental damage and exploitative labor practices within cooperatives, where miners work up to 15 days straight for low, uncertain pay, hoping to become shareholders.
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40% Bias Score
Illegal Jaguar Hunts in Bolivia Spark Investigation, Exposing International Hunting Network
Photographs of hunters posing with illegally killed jaguars in Bolivia sparked an investigation, leading to charges against seven people in Argentina and an ongoing probe in Bolivia targeting an Argentine and a Spaniard accused of killing five jaguars, potentially facing 19 years in prison.
Illegal Jaguar Hunts in Bolivia Spark Investigation, Exposing International Hunting Network
Photographs of hunters posing with illegally killed jaguars in Bolivia sparked an investigation, leading to charges against seven people in Argentina and an ongoing probe in Bolivia targeting an Argentine and a Spaniard accused of killing five jaguars, potentially facing 19 years in prison.
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64% Bias Score
Bolivian Wildfires: Devastating Impact on Wildlife and Communities
The 2024 Bolivian wildfires devastated over 10 million hectares, impacting wildlife sanctuaries like Ambue Ari which saw increased animal rescues, and indigenous communities like San Javier's Païkoneka central, where 300 of 1,500 families were displaced due to destroyed farmland.
Bolivian Wildfires: Devastating Impact on Wildlife and Communities
The 2024 Bolivian wildfires devastated over 10 million hectares, impacting wildlife sanctuaries like Ambue Ari which saw increased animal rescues, and indigenous communities like San Javier's Païkoneka central, where 300 of 1,500 families were displaced due to destroyed farmland.
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40% Bias Score
Bolivian Jaguar Poaching Ring Exposed: International Wildlife Trafficking and Weak Law Enforcement
An Argentinan illegal hunting ring leader, Jorge Nestor Noya, is accused of killing jaguars in Bolivia for a Spanish client, Luis Villalba, exposing the international wildlife trafficking network targeting jaguars for their body parts in Asian markets, fueled by habitat loss and weak law enforcement...
Bolivian Jaguar Poaching Ring Exposed: International Wildlife Trafficking and Weak Law Enforcement
An Argentinan illegal hunting ring leader, Jorge Nestor Noya, is accused of killing jaguars in Bolivia for a Spanish client, Luis Villalba, exposing the international wildlife trafficking network targeting jaguars for their body parts in Asian markets, fueled by habitat loss and weak law enforcement...
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40% Bias Score
Bolivian Wildfires Cause Widespread Displacement and Health Crisis
Bolivia's 2024 wildfires, the country's largest, burned over 10 million hectares, destroying water sources, displacing families, and causing widespread health issues including respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. The fires, fueled by slash-and-burn agriculture, have long-term implications for ...
Bolivian Wildfires Cause Widespread Displacement and Health Crisis
Bolivia's 2024 wildfires, the country's largest, burned over 10 million hectares, destroying water sources, displacing families, and causing widespread health issues including respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. The fires, fueled by slash-and-burn agriculture, have long-term implications for ...
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36% Bias Score
Bolivia Bus Crash Kills 28
At least 28 people died and 20 were injured when a bus traveling between Potosi and Oruro plunged 800 meters down a ravine in Bolivia on Monday; speeding is suspected to be the cause.
Bolivia Bus Crash Kills 28
At least 28 people died and 20 were injured when a bus traveling between Potosi and Oruro plunged 800 meters down a ravine in Bolivia on Monday; speeding is suspected to be the cause.
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20% Bias Score
Illegal Jaguar Hunting in Bolivia Sparks International Investigation
Photos of smiling hunters posing with illegally killed jaguars in Bolivia went viral, leading to an investigation of Caza & Safaris, an Argentinian hunting company accused of offering illegal hunts to foreign clients in Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil; resulting in charges for biocidio and the potent...
Illegal Jaguar Hunting in Bolivia Sparks International Investigation
Photos of smiling hunters posing with illegally killed jaguars in Bolivia went viral, leading to an investigation of Caza & Safaris, an Argentinian hunting company accused of offering illegal hunts to foreign clients in Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil; resulting in charges for biocidio and the potent...
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44% Bias Score
Bolivian Beauty Queen Arrested in Argentina with $2.3 Million Cocaine Shipment
Former Bolivian beauty queen Jade Callaú and her Brazilian boyfriend were arrested in Argentina on January 23rd for allegedly transporting 359 kilos of cocaine worth $2.3 million in a Cessna 210 aircraft that made an emergency landing due to fuel shortage; authorities are investigating her alleged f...
Bolivian Beauty Queen Arrested in Argentina with $2.3 Million Cocaine Shipment
Former Bolivian beauty queen Jade Callaú and her Brazilian boyfriend were arrested in Argentina on January 23rd for allegedly transporting 359 kilos of cocaine worth $2.3 million in a Cessna 210 aircraft that made an emergency landing due to fuel shortage; authorities are investigating her alleged f...
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64% Bias Score
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