Bolivia

The country has opted to deepen its bilateral relations with Russia in various sectors of interest for both countries, such as trade, the energy sector, science, and education

The government is currently working on a plan to fully industrialise lithium by the end of this year, by carefully studying and selecting the companies that will be extracting and processing the good for its commercialisation in the next years

Along with Colombia, the country will present a joint proposal to the UN for the removal of the coca leaf from the list of prohibited substances, as it is used for traditional and medicinal remedies, as well as religious rituals

In an effort to consolidate its ties with Venezuela, not just politically but also economically, the country has signed 14 collaborative projects, which include possible trade agreements, joint commercial agendas, and more

The country has partnered with Chinese firms to begin extracting the largest reserve of lithium in the world, worth a total of 21 million tons

President Luis Arce stated that “Peruvians have the right to choose a government that represents them" after Peruvian President Dina Boluarte took charge, causing tensions with Peru, that accused the Bolivian government of interference in Peru's affairs

As numerous reporters were harmed during recent protests from the opposition, the government promised to provide the necessary legal support to all local reporters in order to protect the country’s right to freedom of press

The number of registered species in the Madidi National Park has doubled, reaching up to 333 species, with 35 of these being potentially completely new to science

The government has guaranteed that - due to its pipeline restructuring efforts - this upcoming year 75% of the country will finally have access to drinking water for households use and for animals, affected by ongoing droughts

The country has established a credit line with the Inter-American Development Bank to increase its water security by approximately 25%, which will be done through establishing water pipelines and irrigation systems in the country’s most remote areas

The government is holding a National Summit Against Racism and Discrimination, which gathers all of the country’s major politicians to advance discussions on regulations that protect cultural diversity, interculturality, and protection of minorities

At 4.000 above sea level, over 120 indigenous women participated in a cycling race wearing their traditional colourful skirts, as a way to empower indigenous women and motivate sports participation in the community

People have taken to the streets to protest the government ban on exports as it is affecting local businesses; as a result, the government has complied and resumed all exports