Only 73% of Bolivians had access to the internet as of 2022; some are smuggling in Starlink systems, not currently authorized, that have better connectivity than the state-run existing network, where most traffic relies on satellite Túpac Katari 1

Protests have erupted in Bolivia as transport workers have denounced poor-quality gasoline, while President Rodrigo Paz has claimed there has been a sabotage against his government amid an internal investigation at the state oil company

A controversial decree has been repealed after 28 days of mass protests over its environmental and indigenous rights impacts; the government has maintained key economic measures and now seeks to pass its agenda through legislation

Campesino groups in Bolivia have blocked major roads to protest the removal of long-standing fuel subsidies, which has sharply raised prices and sparked nationwide unrest led by the Central Obrera Boliviana

Bolivia has authorized Starlink, OneWeb, and Kuiper to operate after years of restrictions, aiming to improve digital access and replace its outdated Chinese satellite amid efforts to attract tech investment and recover from an economic crisis