Bolivia’s main labor union declared a “state of emergency” against President Rodrigo Paz’s recent measures, denouncing labor law reforms, rising debt, and fuel price hikes as threats to workers’ rights and national sovereignty. The Bolivian Workers’ Central (COB, in Spanish), the country’s main labor union, declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, February 25, in […]

The diversity of political voices is protected by the Bolivian Constitution. On Monday, the International Press Correspondents Association (ACPI) and the Journalists of Bolivia National Association (ANPB) denounced the decision by the National Telecommunications Company (Entel) to remove teleSUR and Russia Today (RT) from its services as censorship. RELATED: President Paz Brings Shock Policies Back […]

Bolivia ended fuel subsidy protests after a new decree preserved higher fuel prices while introducing wage increases and social measures agreed with unions.

Bolivia’s main labor confederation rejected government talks as protests over fuel subsidies intensified, with road blockades expanding across several regions.

La Paz city is once again the stage for a battle over Bolivia’s economic soul. As President Rodrigo Paz pushes forward with an aggressive economic overhaul, the streets have filled with resistance. Workers, miners, and teachers are sending a clear and defiant message: “Bolivia is not for sale.” RELATED:Bolivian President Paz Convenes Mayors to Discuss Emergency […]

The Bolivian Workers’ Center has called for a major nationwide march on Saturday, January 3, intensifying an indefinite general strike against a controversial government decree that hikes fuel prices, under the rallying cry “Bolivia Is Not For Sale.” The Bolivian Workers’ Center (COB, in Spanish) has called for a nationwide demonstration this Saturday, January 3, […]

They demand the restitution of fuel subsidies and reject price hikes. On Sunday, Bolivian Workers’ Center (COB) confirmed it will maintain a nationwide strike as a pressure measure to demand full protection of economic and social rights. RELATED: Bolivians Demand Environmental Safeguards in Lithium Projects Specifically, workers reject Decree 5503, which eliminated fuel subsidies, resulting […]

Indigenous communities near the Uyuni salt flat urge prior consultation and impact studies. Indigenous communities in southwestern Bolivia are asking President Rodrigo Paz to ensure that lithium extraction projects include environmental impact studies and prior consultation with local communities. RELATED: Bolivian Government Represses Protest Against Fuel Price Hike in La Paz The demand is reflected […]

Edmand Lara accuses President Paz of siding with the wealthy as labor federation presses on with strikes. On Wednesday, Bolivian Vice President Edmand Lara, who has declared himself an opponent of President Rodrigo Paz, voiced support for protests promoted by the Bolivian Workers’ Center (COB) against the withdrawal of fuel subsidies. RELATED: Bolivian Government Represses […]

Bolivian President called an urgent meeting with the mayors of the country’s departmental capitals to address the escalating national crisis triggered by Supreme Decree 5503. Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has called for a meeting with the mayors of the nine departmental capital cities and El Alto, in order to address Supreme Decree 5503, through which […]