Bolivian Politics
Dozens of leaders to Chavez funeral, from Cuba to Iran
Mar 07, 2013 19:35 EST
Venezuelan officials boasted that up to 55 world leaders will attend the state funeral of President Hugo Chavez on Friday, including US bugbears Cuba, Iran and Belarus.
Venezuela bids emotional farewell to Chavez
Mar 06, 2013 17:03 EST
The flag-draped coffin of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez was borne through throngs of weeping supporters on Wednesday as a nation bade farewell to the firebrand leftist who led them for 14 years.
Chavez's breathing problem 'persists': minister
Feb 21, 2013 21:30 EST
Venezuela's cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez is still suffering from respiratory problems, and the evolution of that condition "has not been favorable," the information minister said.
Europe horsemeat scandal spreads to Asia
Feb 20, 2013 22:14 EST
The fallout from Europe's horsemeat scandal has spread far outside the continent, with an imported lasagne brand pulled from shelves in Hong Kong and a new row over the treatment of horses farmed in the Americas.
Morales refused permission to see ailing ally Chavez
Feb 20, 2013 16:44 EST
Doctors for ailing Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez refused to let Bolivian President Evo Morales see his close ally when he went to Caracas this week, Morales said Wednesday.
Morales says West's fast food a 'threat to humanity'
Feb 20, 2013 12:28 EST
Bolivia's President Evo Morales on Wednesday slammed western fast food as "a threat to humanity" as he accused multinational firms of seeking to block the development of his country's staple food.
No return date set for Chavez return: official
Jan 22, 2013 15:16 EST
Ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has no scheduled date to return home from Cuba despite an "encouraging" report on his health, Communications Minister Ernesto Villegas said Tuesday.
Bolivia claims 'irrefutable' proof of US embassy meddling
Jan 06, 2013 17:43 EST
Bolivia on Sunday accused the US embassy in La Paz of actively working to destabilize the government of President Evo Morales, saying it is gathering evidence to present to US President Barack Obama.
US denies it is meddling in Venezuela transition
Jan 03, 2013 14:13 EST
The United States on Thursday denied that it is meddling in a possible transition process in Venezuela amid growing demands for news about the health of cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez.
Venezuelan opposition demands 'truth' over Chavez health
Jan 02, 2013 20:04 EST
Venezuela's main opposition movement demanded Wednesday that the government tell "the truth" about President Hugo Chavez's health as one of his closest allies said his condition was "very worrying."
Venezuelan opposition demands 'truth' about Chavez health
Jan 02, 2013 16:55 EST
Venezuela's main opposition movement called on the government Wednesday to tell "the truth" about President Hugo Chavez's health as one of his closest allies said his condition was "very worrying."
Spain seeks 'legal security' from Bolivia for investors
Dec 30, 2012 12:00 EST
The Spanish government said Sunday it regretted the decision by Bolivia to nationalise units of Spain's Iberdrola utility group and stressed the importance of "legal security" for foreign investors.
Spain seeks 'legal security' from Bolivia
Dec 30, 2012 09:09 EST
The Spanish government said Sunday it regretted the decision by Bolivia to nationalise units of Spain's Iberdrola utility group and stressed the importance of "legal security" for foreign investors.
Venezuela formally becomes full Mercosur member
Dec 07, 2012 16:34 EST
Venezuela became a full member of Mercosur at a summit of the South American regional trading bloc Friday while Bolivia took a first step toward joining.
Just 68g of uranium found in Bolivia metal haul
Sep 03, 2012 23:20 EDT
A massive stash of what was believed to be uranium found in Bolivia's capital contains just 68 grams of the radioactive material, Bolivia's Interior Minister said.
Fidel Castro quietly celebrates 86th birthday
Aug 13, 2012 14:21 EDT
Cuba's former president, Fidel Castro, celebrated his 86th birthday quietly and out of the public eye Monday, while political allies and Cuban citizens paid tribute from afar.
Bolivia 'green brigade' to keep coca out of parks
Aug 06, 2012 17:04 EDT
Bolivian President Evo Morales announced Monday he is creating a "green brigade" to prevent anyone from using national parks to grow coca -- the raw material for cocaine, also important in Andean culture.
Canadian mining firm to seek compensation from Bolivia
Aug 03, 2012 18:07 EDT
South American Silver said Friday it will try to negotiate with Bolivia or seek compensation through international arbitration after La Paz expropriated the Canadian firm's silver and indium mine.
Bolivia takes over Canada-run mine
Aug 02, 2012 20:39 EDT
Bolivia expropriated a silver and indium mine operated by a local unit of Canadian firm South American Silver -- a move criticized by Ottawa and likely to put off foreign investors.
Bolivia consults locals on jungle highway project
Jul 29, 2012 19:46 EDT
The Bolivian government of President Evo Morales Sunday met with indigenous Amazon basin lowland residents to discuss plans for a controversial highway that would run through their their homeland.
