America Bolivia The national minimum wage will be increased by 5% and the basic wage by 3% following an agreement between President Luis Arce and the leaders of the Bolivian Workers' Central COB, the largest union in the country
America Bolivia Teachers in Bolivia have marched and clashed with police while demanding increased education funding, better wages, and more job positions, protesting deteriorating school conditions and economic hardship
America Bolivia Rejecting Trump's tariffs, Bolivia is strengthening trade ties with BRICS countries while working to fully join Mercosur, according to President Luis Arce
America Bolivia Aymara Indigenous groups and transport workers have been protesting against President Arce over severe fuel shortages that have disrupted transport, raised food prices, and intensified political tensions ahead of the August elections
America Bolivia Experts warn that Bolivia’s lithium extraction deals with China and Russia lack environmental studies and community participation, raising concerns over transparency, social impact, and environmental risks