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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in La Paz County in week ending May 31?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across La Paz County selling...

The 43-mile 'death road' that's one of the world's 'most dangerous' with 200 hairpins
The number one most dangerous road in the world has been named and traversing it is not for the faint of heart. There are solid reasons why Yungas Road, which winds its way through mountains in Bolivia, is nicknamed 'death road', and the...

Indigenous women fill Bolivia's frontlines fighting wildfires
What’s the context? Bolivia's women volunteer firefighters confront the upcoming wildfire season with drier conditions driven by climate change. Volunteer firefighters brace for upcoming wildfire season Fires made worse by deforestation and drier...

Cheapest premium gas in cities across La Paz County in week ending May 31
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across La Paz County selling...

Bolivia's Justice Minister resigns amid crisis
Monday, June 16th 2025 - 13:39 UTC Siles announced his resignation as Justice Minister, effective June 17 César Siles resigned as Bolivian Justice Minister effective June 17, citing unfounded rumors and accusations against him. In a letter to...

World's most dangerous road with 200 hairpin bends where 100 died in single crash
The world's most perilous road has been revealed, and it's not for the squeamish. The Yungas Road in Bolivia, ominously dubbed 'death road', has earned its grim moniker for good reason. The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) has crowned this infamous...

Los Alegres del Barranco se libran de proceso por uso de imagen de líder de un cártel mexicano
La banda de música regional mexicana Los Alegres del Barranco logró librarse del juicio que enfrentaba por el uso en un concierto de imágenes del líder del poderoso Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) que llevaron a Estados Unidos a cancelar...
Colombia, Chile, Bolivia condemn US aggression on Iran
[Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:07:57 +0300] Capitals - Saba: Colombia, Chile, and Bolivia condemned the US strike on Iranian nuclear sites and called on all parties to return to dialogue as the only way out of the crisis. A statement issued by the Colombian...

Gov. Hobbs recaps progress as the legislative session comes to a close
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs considers latest legislative session a success Budget approved at $17.6 billion, close to requested amount Transparency, crypto bills vetoed; development deals approved The way Gov. Katie Hobbs sees it, the recently...

Bolivia anti-government protests turn deadly as tensions rise
LA PAZ (Reuters) -Clashes between anti-government protestors and authorities in Bolivia have left at least four first responders dead, the country's justice minister said on Thursday. Tensions have intensified in recent days as supporters of...

Andrónico Rodríguez: Bolivia's new Evo Morales?
On the left: Presidential candidate of Bolivia Andrónico Rodríguez. On the right: Former President of Bolivia Evo Morales. Collage made by CONNECTAS. Used with permission. This article, by the Bolivian journalist Ernesto Estremadoiro, first...

Bolivia 2025 elections: who’s running and what you need to know
Bolivian electoral authorities have confirmed that voters will head to the ballot boxes on August 17 to elect their next president — but some of the biggest names in national politics will not be on the ballot. Ten presidential tickets were...

Bolivia saw what has been described as a short-lived 'economic miracle' under the 2006-2019 presidency of Evo Morales

Bolivia police officer blown up by pro-Morales demonstrators
A Bolivian policeman taken hostage by demonstrators was blown up with explosives, the government said Thursday, marking a dramatic escalation in the state's standoff with backers of ex-president Evo Morales. The protests, which began over a week...

Bolivia policemen killed in clashes with Morales backers
Clashes Wednesday between followers of Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales and police clearing roadblocks left two officers dead and several wounded, the government said. Supporters of Morales, who led the Andean country from 2006 to 2019, began...

Bolivia wants the world to stop treating coca leaves like drugs
If New York runs on coffee, Cochabamba runs on coca. The leaves—which can be chewed as a mild stimulant, but also processed into cocaine—are everywhere: spread out by the road to dry; sold in bags alongside sweets and SIM cards; stuffed in cheeks...

Bolivia policeman killed in clashes with Morales backers
Clashes Wednesday between followers of Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales and police clearing a roadblock left one officer dead and another seriously wounded, the government said. Supporters of Morales, who led the Andean country from 2006 to 2019,...

Gallery: Photos from July 7, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, July 7, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared...

MECL CMD represents company in bilateral meeting held between India and Bolivia
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), MECL Shri Indra Dev Narayan represented the company in a bilateral meeting held on 18th June 2025 between India and Bolivia. Shri Surendra Singh Kshatriya, Director (Finance) and senior officials were also...

Mike Yardley: Flying LATAM Airlines to South America
LATAM, Latin America’s leading airline group, connects Auckland to Santiago and beyond. I recently travelled to Ecuador and the Galapagos with LATAM Airlines. From New Zealand, there is no quick and easy route, but LATAM jetted me all the way to...