US closing some Bolivia programs, new sign of tensionsSeptember 20th, 2009 US closing some programs in BoliviaLA PAZ, Bolivia — The U.S. Embassy in Bolivia says it is closing some democracy-promotion programs at the request of the Bolivian government.
Bolivia's Morales decides to go ahead with purchase of presidential plane from RussiaSeptember 12th, 2009 Bolivia to buy presidential plane from RussiaLA PAZ, Bolivia — President Evo Morales says Bolivia has decided to buy a presidential plane from Russia after Moscow offered to set up an aircraft maintenance center in the South American nation. Defense Minister Walker San Miguel announced in early August that Bolivia had agreed to purchase an Antonov presidential plane with satellite phone, Internet links and a meeting room from Russia for $30 million.
Over two million register for Bolivia electionsSeptember 8th, 2009 LA PAZ - Nearly 2.5 million voters have registered for the Dec 6 general elections in Bolivia, the National Election Court (CNE) said. Some 60 percent of the eligible voters in the country are expected to register for the polls till Oct 15, when the process will conclude, CNE president Antonio Costas said Tuesday.
Foreign minister says Iran opposes US-Colombia base deal, backs 'new vision' in Latin AmericaAugust 12th, 2009 Diplomat: Iran opposes US base deal for ColombiaLA PAZ, Bolivia — Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that his country opposes an impending deal to expand the U.S. military's presence in Colombia.
Iranian diplomat: $280 million loan approved for BoliviaJuly 29th, 2009 Iran approves $280 million loan for BoliviaLA PAZ, Bolivia — Iran's top diplomat in Bolivia says the Islamic republic has approved a $280 million low-interest loan for President Evo Morales' government to use as it sees fit. Gas and oil exploration are possibilities.
Bolivia coca growers say they'll contribute crop to help Morales' re-electionJuly 19th, 2009 Bolivia coca growers back Morales re-electionLA PAZ, Bolivia — A leader of coca growers in Central Bolivia says the farmers are putting their controversial crop behind President Evo Morales' campaign for re-election. Asterio Romero tells the government's Patria Nueva radio station that each of his union's 45,000 members will donate a pound of coca to help Morales in the December election.
US, Venezuela look to exchange ambassadors after diplomatic spatJune 24th, 2009 US, Venezuela look to exchange ambassadorsWASHINGTON — The United States and Venezuela are working to send ambassadors back to each other's capitals. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly told reporters Wednesday that it was unclear when the ambassadors would return or who it would be.
Bolivia arrests 8 Mennonite men accused of raping more than 60 women at their farm communityJune 24th, 2009 Bolivia: 8 Mennonite men accused of raping womenLA PAZ, Bolivia — Eight men from a Mennonite farming community in eastern Bolivia have been accused of raping dozens of females at the settlement, a prosecutor said Tuesday, indicating at least one victim was an underage girl. Prosecutor Freddy Perez told The Associated Press that 60 women, from 11 to 47 years old, have accused the men of rape.
12 killed in Bolivia bus accidentJune 12th, 2009 LA PAZ - Twelve people have been killed and several others injured when the bus in which they were travelling veered off the road and fell into a deep ravine in Bolivia. The accident occurred Thursday in the central Bolivian region of Cochabamba.
Bolivia says Peru ties threatened by decision to harbor ex-officials accused in 2003 killingsMay 14th, 2009 Bolivia: Peru ties 'at risk' over refugee decisionLA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia's president says relations with Peru are at "high risk" after the neighboring nation gave refuge to two more former Bolivian officials accused in the 2003 army killings of dozens of protesters. Evo Morales says his government is considering its response to what he calls a "provocation and an open aggression" by his Peruvian counterpart, Alan Garcia.
Ecuador expels US diplomat for interfering in internal affairsFebruary 18th, 2009 QUITO - Ecuador has expelled the first secretary of US embassy, Mark Sullivan, for interfering in the internal workings of the Andean nation's police, EFE reported Thursday. Ecuador's Foreign Minister Fander Falconi told a press conference Wednesday that the decision to declare Sullivan persona non grata was based on a report from the National Police high command detailing the diplomat's meddling.
Israel expels Venezuelan diplomatsJanuary 27th, 2009 JERUSALEM - Israel has expelled all diplomatic staff from the Venezuelan embassy in response to a similar action by the South American state earlier this month, the Jerusalem Post reported Wednesday. The expulsion order was issued Tuesday, and the Venezuelan diplomats have to leave the Jewish state by Friday, the report quoted foreign ministry spokesman Yossi Levy as saying.
Bolivia, Venezuela presidents invited to Palestine victory feastJanuary 17th, 2009 TEHRAN - The presidents of Bolivia and Venezuela were invited to a feast here by Islamic Students Society to celebrate Palestine's victory over Israel in Gaza, IRNA reported Sunday. The feast will be hosted by Tehran University to celebrate the end of the 22-day conflict in Gaza, the ISS said but the agency gave no date.
Bolivia cuts diplomatic ties with Israel over GazaJanuary 14th, 2009 LA PAZ - Bolivia broke diplomatic ties with Israel over the 'disproportionate' attacks of the Israeli Army on the Gaza Strip, Bolivian President Evo Morales said Wednesday in La Paz. Morales made the announcement as diplomats accredited in Bolivia greeted the president in accordance with protocol, Bolivian media reported.
14 killed in Bolivia bus accidentDecember 27th, 2008 LA PAZ - Two speeding buses crashed into each other, killing 14 passengers and leaving at least 43 wounded, local media reported. The accident took place a few kilometres from Oruro city, about 220 km south of La Paz, police said Saturday.
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