Bolivia is facing weather extremes on both ends. the eastern part of the South American nation is battling with raging wildfires. While the western part is under a cold spell, experiencing unexpected snowfall.

Eastern Bolivia battles raging wildfires, western Bolivia faces a cold spell

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Russian Federation, the United Nations Security Council held a meeting to discuss the sabotage of the north stream pipeline.

Attacks from Russia to Germany | Wildfire in Bolivia's National Park

Bolivia investigates 35 Catholic Church members over sex abuse

A Bolivian Women's prison held a fashion show! Inmates showcased their self-stitched clothes and accessories. Why did the prison hold this event? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Bolivian prison hosts a fashion show

Parts of Bolivia were covered in white after a fierce cold snap swept La Paz and El Alto, creating havoc on streets following a heavy hail storm. Eric Njoka brings you the report

Parts of Bolivia covered in white as cold snaps La Paz & El Alto

The Education Ministry's new curriculum was opposed by protesters, who also called for additional funding for their industry. Protesters retaliated with sticks and bombs after being shot at by police with paint pellets and tear gas. After being taken away by police, Yacuiba teacher Angel remarked, "The government says they don't have a budget for education, but there is budget to buy tear gas, to shoot at us."

Bolivia: Violence escalates during teachers' protest

Several parts of Bolivia are inundated after heavy rain flooded the South American nation. Displacing over 5500 families and destroying some 30,000 hectares of crops.

Heavy rain inundates several parts of Bolivia

Wife of detained Bolivian leader claims government recorded couple's 'intimate' moments

Bolivia picks consortium including Chinese firm to develop its untapped lithium reserves: Report

Bolivia has chosen a consortium including Chinese battery giant CATL to help develop the South American country's huge, but largely untapped, reserves of lithium after a lengthy bidding process involving firms from the United States and Russia.

Bolivia enlists Chinese battery giant CATL to help develop lithium riches

Clashes erupted in Bolivia on Tuesday after pro-government protesters clash with the supporters of a detained Bolivian opposition figure. Fireworks were shot toward protesters who are taking to the streets of the capital La Paz.

Clashes erupt in Bolivia, fireworks shot at supporters of detained Bolivian opposition figure

Protesters march demanding the release of the governor of Santa Cruz Luis Fernando Camacho, who was arrested on terrorism charges, including for an alleged role in the resignation of leftist president Evo Morales in 2019.

Bolivia: Protesters demand the release of opposition leader Camacho

Protesters demanding right-wing leader Luis Camacho's release block highways out of the farming region with tires, branches and stones, leaving long lines of standstill traffic.

Trucks snarl Santa Cruz region as Bolivians seek Camacho's release

Protesters set off fireworks at police on Monday (January 2) night in the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz during the sixth day of protests following the arrest of local governor Luis Camacho.

Bolivian police targeted with fireworks as protests enter sixth day

The protests amid political tensions in Bolivia are turning violent, a day after the arrest of key Opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho, his supporters have launched attacks in the city of Santa Cruz as a part of a 24-hour strike. Protesters attacked the buildings, burnt cars and tyres.

Bolivia: Protests amid political tensions, anger over Opposition leader's arrest

Aerial images show clashes between supporters of Luis Fernando Camacho and police in Bolivia. Bolivian police arrested Camacho, governor of the economic powerhouse Santa Cruz region, on "terrorism" charges, setting off street clashes between his supporters and security forces

Drone captures clashes between Comacho supporters & Bolivian police

Bolivia: Prominent opposition leader, Luis Fernando Camacho, detained on ‘terrorism’ charges

The political situation is escalating in Bolivia. There has been weeks of unrest in the country and it is just about to get worst. Watch this video to know more.

Bolivia Political Row: Protesters angry over delayed census

Bolivia is experiencing a drought where seven regions have been affected. The government has blamed it on La Nina climatic oscillation and in Bolivia's rural area which is around 100 kilometers Southwest of Highland city La Paz. In the latest, wildfires have blanketed the sky of Bolivia's capital with thick clouds of smoke.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate crisis in Bolivia as smoke covers capital

Meanwhile, Bolivia is experiencing a drought where seven regions have been affected. The government has blamed it on La Nina climatic oscillation and in Bolivia's rural area which is around 100 kilometers Southwest of Highland city La Paz.

WION Climate Tracker: Bolivians pray for rain as they face acute water shortage

Bolivia's Lake Poopo, once the life source for locals, is today a desert with abandoned boats, remnant of a time when indigenous tribes, like the Aymaras, would do farming along its banks and go fishing from the waters for more than a century.

WION Climate Tracker: Bolivians pray for rain as lake Poopo has now dried up

Streets of the Bolivian capital of La Paz, were full of colours were full of music as thousands of dancers turned out to celebrate the traditional festival. As many as 62 dancing groups representing fraternities participated in the event.

Bolivia: Festivities return to streets of La Paz; students celebrate traditional folk fair

Bolivians celebrate Saint Roch day, church honours patron saint of canines

Bolivians congregated in the capital city of La Paz to commemorate the country's failed attempt at independence in 1809 and to eat a huge bowl of the local chairo soup.

Bolivians celebrate the country's anniversary with a traditional dish

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