Bolivia

All individuals without a vaccination certificate attending a social event will be punished with 10 years of jail time, since from now on it will be considered as an attempt against public health

Since the former Argentinian government supported the 2019 Bolivian coup d’état, Argentina donated 1 million Covid-19 vaccines to the country; this act represents the countries’ willingness to leave the past behind and strengthen their relationship

Vice President David Choquehuanca met with Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez, to discuss about the protection of their natural resources and sovereignty, as well as strengthen the countries’ bilateral relationship

President Luis Arce inaugurated the Bolivian Science and Technology Research Centre for Evaporite Materials and Resources; the centre’s aim is to help with the industrialisation of lithium to sell batteries on the international market

In collaboration with UNICEF, the government will create a children’s program to educate toddlers and young parents about caring for society and promoting key values, such as solidarity and kindness

After six days of continuous protests from the opposition, President Luis Arce repealed a law against ‘illicit profits’ allegedly designed to seize private property

This week the city of La Paz was struck by an unusual heatwave with exceptionally high levels of UV radiation measured, the World Health Organization described them as “extreme”, raising concerns of Bolivian scientists

A series of journalist kidnappings sparked manifestations about freedom of speech and expression; protesters claim that the government must protect this fundamental human right more effectively

This week the government starts providing health personnel with the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine

The country finally concluded its ecological project worth US$194 million, consisting of three new wind energy power plants that will contribute to the gradual reduction of the nation’s carbon footprint

Several activist organizations sent a formal request to the government and manifested on the streets to claim authorities to stop using authoritative practices to silence protesters, journalists and activists

This week the country celebrates its first ever Andean Indigenous Cultural Festival of Cochabamba, a celebration to honor the indigenous people of Cochabamba as well as an incentive for national tourism