Bolivia

Bolivia, the owner of the world's largest lithium reserves, is trying to capitalize on this valuable resource. Despite prices plummeting from 2022 highs, the country is pushing forward with large-scale investments to take advantage of the growing battery industry. "With the two new contracts, we...

By Pablo Fazio The process of regulating cannabis has been complex and varied, with advances and setbacks occurring in different regions around the world. While much of the global attention is focused on the United States, where the rescheduling of cannabis dominates headlines, the situation in...

The Bolivian military attempted a coup against the government, which was thwarted by President Luis Arce. The President has accused the military of attempting a coup and has called for international assistance. What Happened: The Bolivian armed forces, led by General Juan Jose Zuniga, who had...

Bolivian National Deputy Mariela Baldivieso is spearheading an initiative to legalize cryptocurrencies in Bolivia. The proposal aims to lift the current ban on crypto assets and urges the Ministry of Economy and Public Finance to establish regulatory norms. "Bolivia needs to embrace new...

A Bolivian man said he had to resort to measures like eating worms and drinking his own urine to survive in the Amazon jungle. What Happened: Jhonatan Acosta went on a hunting trip with four friends, got separated from them and had to spend 31 days stranded in the Amazon jungle, reported BBC....

This article was originally published in El Planteo and appears here with permission.  The world's first and only - that we know of - cocaine bar is called Ruta 36, and it is located in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. And, since cocaine is illegal in the country, the unusual bar must...

The U.S. and Bolivian governments are reinvigorating their desire for enhanced bilateral trade ties by mutually recognizing each other's national alcoholic beverages. Deputy U.S. Trade Representative C.J. Mahoney and Karen Longaric, Bolivia's foreign minister, exchanged letters in Washington on...