Bolivia is making a major change to diesel prices, and consumers are likely to feel the impact immediately.
The government has announced that diesel will now be sold at the same price Bolivia pays to import it, effectively ending the subsidy that kept fuel prices artificially low.

Bolivia ends diesel subsidy amid IMF deal

In Bolivia, farmers and supporters of former president Evo Morales are back on the streets, protesting a government decision that has nearly doubled the price of diesel for large-volume buyers.

The government says the hike is needed to stop fuel smuggling and deal with severe shortages. But for farmers, the higher diesel price means higher costs to plant, harvest and move food,

And that could eventually mean higher prices for consumers.


Diesel price hike is an increase of nearly 88 percent

At least 10 people were killed and several others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a Bolivian Army barracks in Viacha, near La Paz. The blast struck an area storing fireworks and pyrotechnic material, while firefighters warned that a heat source remained active and urged residents to stay away as authorities investigate the cause.

Bolivia: Powerful blast rocks Vacha town near La Paz; 10 dead, dozens injured

Bolivia is turning to crypto as a shortage of U.S. dollars puts pressure on consumers and businesses. Banks are now offering crypto-linked debit cards that let customers convert local currency into dollar-pegged cryptos, spend them in stores and withdraw cash from ATMs.


Crypto cards let Bolivians spend stablecoins at shops

Bolivia is turning to crypto as a shortage of U.S. dollars puts pressure on consumers and businesses. Banks are now offering crypto-linked debit cards that let customers convert local currency into dollar-pegged cryptos, spend them in stores and withdraw cash from ATMs.

Bolivia turns to crypto amid dollar crunch

Bolivia’s National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (SENAMHI) has issued an orange alert across multiple departments following severe winter storms and heavy snowfall. The extreme weather has heavily impacted highland communities, disrupting rural transport, threatening agriculture, and affecting over 100,000 residents across regions like Potosí, La Paz, and Oruro.


Bolivia snowfall: orange alert issued amid severe weather

Unseasonal and severe weather has struck South America as heavy snowfall blankets Bolivia's Andean highlands, transforming the mountainous landscapes and disrupting local communities. The extreme weather event has affected high-altitude transit routes, agricultural activities, and livestock management in the region.


Bolivia snowfall: Heavy snow blankets Bolivia's Andean highlands

Bolivia's state of emergency has reopened roads and eased shortages after weeks of anti-government protests. But the move has sparked debate over civil liberties as security forces move against demonstrators demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation.

Bolivia Crisis: Shortages Ease as Protest Roadblocks Dismantled

After fifty days of intense protests disrupted supply of fuel, food and medical items across Bolivia, President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency. However, clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in Cochabamba, the political stronghold of ex-Bolivian President Evo Morales. 


Protests Rage in Bolivia Amid Emergency as Government Scrambles to Restore Order 

Bolivia is witnessing renewed unrest after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, authorizing security forces to remove roadblocks that have disrupted daily life and the economy for nearly two months. The protests have already claimed at least 14 lives, deepening political divisions across the country. Paz says the blockades are no longer peaceful demonstrations but a coordinated effort to undermine Bolivia’s democratic system, raising fears of further confrontation.


Bolivia On Edge: Emergency Declared As Deadly Protests Push Nation Into Crisis

Bolivia has marked 50 days of anti-government protests as a worsening economic crisis fuels nationwide unrest. Miners, teachers, and farmers have joined mass demonstrations, while roadblocks across the country have disrupted the flow of essential supplies to major cities including La Paz and El Alto. 

Bolivia Marks 50 Days of Protests as Economic Crisis Deepens

Bolivia's political crisis has intensified as protesters demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation clashed with police in the city of Cochabamba. Demonstrators threw stones, sticks and firecrackers, while security forces responded with tear gas and arrests. The unrest comes after Paz signed a law that critics say could enable a tougher crackdown on anti-government protests. With road blockades entering their fifth week, shortages of fuel, food and medical supplies are worsening, raising concerns about stability across the country.


Bolivia Unrest: Will President Rodrigo Paz Impose Emergency?

Bolivia Unrest Deepens As Protesters Clash With Police Over Crackdown Law

Bolivia is facing growing unrest as nationwide road blockades disrupt the supply of fuel, food and essential medicines across the country. The escalating crisis has raised concerns about shortages, economic disruption and public hardship. Amid mounting pressure, Ernesto Justiniano is set to replace Marcelo Salinas as Defence Minister, adding a new political dimension to an already tense situation. 


Bolivia Protests Intensify: 'We Are Tired Of Living Like This' 

Bolivia Anti-Govt Protests: Fuel & Food Shortages Deepen Amid Blockade

Bolivia: Mass Protests Demand President Rodrigo Paz's Resignation

Anti-Government Protests Intensify Across Bolivia 

Bolivia On The Brink? Nationwide Road Blockades Trigger Fuel, Food & Medicine Crisis 

Amid growing protests and economic unrest in Bolivia, President Rodrigo Paz has announced a 50% salary cut for himself and his ministers in an effort to ease public anger and show solidarity with struggling citizens. The move comes as demonstrations intensify across the country over inflation, rising living costs, and political tensions. While supporters call it a symbolic step, critics argue deeper economic reforms are urgently needed to calm the crisis.


Bolivia Protest: President Rodrigo Paz Halves Salary Amid Growing Unrest

Bolivia Protest: Food, Fuel And Medicine Shortages Worsen Crisis

Bolivia Protest: President Rodrigo Paz Cuts His And Ministers' Salaries By Half

Tensions escalate in Bolivia as protesters clash with police amid growing anger over a deepening cost of living crisis. Demonstrators are demanding urgent government action as inflation and economic pressure continue to rise across the country.


Bolivia Protests Escalate as Court Building Is Looted in La Paz

The West Asia war has triggered a global energy shock. From deadly protests in Kenya to economic chaos in Bolivia, the world is feeling the impact of falling oil supplies, rising prices, and fears that global reserves could hit critical levels within weeks.


IEA Warns Global Oil Stockpiles Are Depleting at an Alarming Rate

Bolivia Unrest: Violent Clashes Between Protesters and Police in Bolivia's Capital City

Violence has erupted in Bolivia’s capital as protesters and police clashed amid escalating unrest. Explosions were reported during confrontations in the streets, with tensions rapidly intensifying as demonstrations spread across key areas. Authorities have moved to contain the chaos while concerns grow over political instability, public anger, and worsening security conditions in the country. The clashes mark another major flashpoint in Bolivia’s ongoing unrest crisis.

Explosions In Bolivian Capital As Protesters And Police Engage In Clashes

Tensions escalate in Bolivia as protesters clash with police amid growing anger over a deepening cost of living crisis. Demonstrators are demanding urgent government action as inflation and economic pressure continue to rise across the country.

Bolivia Unrest: Protesters Clash with Police | Protests Over Cost of Living Crisis 

Protests are intensifying across Bolivia as teachers, transport drivers, and workers take to the streets demanding higher wages and better economic conditions. Demonstrators say rising prices and economic uncertainty are making daily life increasingly difficult for ordinary families. Pressure is mounting on President Rodrigo Paz as unions and social groups call for urgent action to stabilize the economy and address growing public frustration over inflation and living costs.

Bolivia Protests Intensify as Teachers and Drivers Demand Higher Wages and Stability

Workers across Bolivia have staged protests demanding higher wages as frustration grows over rising living costs and economic pressure. Demonstrators marched through major cities calling for salary increases and stronger government support amid inflation concerns. Labor unions say many families are struggling to keep up with daily expenses, turning wages and economic hardship into a major political issue in the country.


Bolivian Workers Stage Protests Demanding Higher Wages

Bolivia is facing a worsening diesel shortage, with long queues forming outside fuel stations across the country.

The fuel crisis is disrupting transport and supply chains, raising concerns over economic stability and daily life. Authorities are under pressure to address shortages as demand continues to outpace supply.

Bolivia Runs Low On Diesel 

At least 20 people have been killed after a Bolivian military plane crashed near La Paz. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash as rescue and recovery efforts continue at the site. Further details are awaited on the circumstances surrounding the incident.


Bolivia Military Plane Crash Kills At Least 20 Near La Paz | WION

Violence has continued across Bolivia following the government’s decision to end fuel subsidies. Protests and clashes have erupted amid rising fuel prices and public anger, raising concerns over economic stability and social unrest. Authorities are working to restore order as tensions remain high.


Bolivia protests: Fuel subsidy cuts spark nationwide anger

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