Bolivia's Congress approved a $1.9 billion IMF loan as President Rodrigo Paz eliminated diesel subsidies to address severe fuel shortages. Unions have warned the subsidy cuts could trigger renewed protests and rising costs.
Latin American telecommunications company VIVA has partnered with Iris, an Avalanche-based platform led by former IBM Blockchain partner Jules Miller, to use stablecoins for settlement, dollar reserves, and new financial services without replacing existing telecom infrastructure.
An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia killed at least two people and left 14 missing, with dozens injured. Defense Minister said first blast involved pyrotechnic material, while second larger explosion remains under investigation.
Bolivia's prosecutor's office issued a new arrest warrant against former President Evo Morales on charges of terrorism and armed uprising related to protests and roadblocks in May and June 2026. Morales claims the order was directed by the United States, while the Bolivian government demands he face justice.
Protests led by supporters of former leftist president Evo Morales have intensified in Bolivia, with violent clashes in La Paz and road blockades causing widespread shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies. The unrest poses a significant challenge to center-right President Rodrigo Paz, prompting concern from neighboring Latin American nations.
