In La Paz city of Bolivia, thousands participated in the festival know as 'the Feast of the lord of Great Power'. They celebrated the festival to honor The Lord of Great Power after it had been suspended for 2 years due to Covid-19.

Bolivian people celebrate colorful 'Great Power' festival in La Paz

The South American nation of Bolivia has seen a spike in gold production in the last five years. A significant proportion of the precious metals production comes through independent gold mines.

Strife between miners & locals: Wildcat gold mining booms in Bolivia

Prosecutors to seek 15 years for Bolivian former President Jeanine Anez

Winter has hit Bolivia earlier than usual, snowfall has already occurred in the South American country. The unexpected snowfall has taken the inhabitants of the city of El Alto by surprise. Locals take refuge in safety shelters

Residents of El Alto taken by surprise as winter hits Bolivia earlier than usual

A few minutes from Bolivian city of Potosi, one of the poorest cities in the country lies one of the richest silver mines known as Cerro Rico which is slowly collapsing into itself

Silver mine in Bolivia poses a fatal threat to group of workers

A group of indigenous women in Bolivia have created an app to inform women users of their rights and protect them from domestic violence

How this app is saving women from domestic violence

Books behind bars: Bolivian prisoners to reduce jail time by reading

Extreme snowfall has wrecked the Bolivian highway leaving dozens of vehicles stranded. La Cumbre was left covered in snow halting all movements.

Snowstorm wrecks Bolivian highway leaving dozens of vehicles stranded

Bolivian soldier who shot dead revolutionary Che Guevara dies at 80

After being found with an injured leg and undergoing weeks of rehab, veterinarians in Bolivia released this flamingo back into the wild.

After being rehabilitated: flamingo named Coro Coro was reintroduced back to the wild

Thousands took to the streets in Bolivia to protest against violence against women. The case of a serial rapist in whose home two teenagers were found dead and who was at large despite a criminal conviction sparked the protests.

Outrage over early release of serial rapist Richard Choque in Bolivia

Rescue brigades in Bolivia have used boats to save livestock and animals amid floods following heavy rainfall, which has already claimed the lives of 15 people.

Rescue brigades in Bolivia save livestock & animals from flash floods caused by torrential rains

Several parts of the world have been rocked by floods, heavy snowfall and extremely low temperatures here's a quick round up of the prevailing weather conditions in various parts.

Floods, snowfall, low temperatures- Here's a quick round up of the prevailing weather conditions

Forest fires have taken a toll on Bolivia's San Matias region. Activists have blamed the government's poor environmental policies that have allowed local farmers to bend the rules.

Bolivia: Forest fires ravage nature reserve

Forest fire due to poor farming practices takes a toll on San Matias Reserve. Fire ravages through 2.6 million hectares of the nature reserve.

Bolivia forest degradation: Poor farming practices take a toll on San Matias Reserve

Bolivia was once home to the world's highest Ski resorts. As global warming took a toll on the country, the resort has now reduced to an example of the devastating impact of climate change.

World's highest Ski resort in Bolivia shuts down as glacier near it recedes

Fierce abortion debate begins as 11-year-old Bolivian girl raped by family member becomes pregnant

A group of coca farmers clashed with the police as they took over the headquarters of the Departmental Association of Coca Leaf Producers as well as the Adepcoca market in La Paz.

Coca farmers clash with police in Bolivian capital

A couple in Bolivia with a taste for the extravagant tied the knot on top of the Illimani Mountain, the highest mountain in the Cordillera Real of western Bolivia.

Bolivian couple marry atop majestic Illimani mountain

Rare snowfall fell heavily over parts of Bolivia and Peru, blanketing buildings and leaving vehicles stranded.

Rare snowfall blankets swathes of Bolivia, Peru

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In Bolivia, indigenous people gathered at dawn for a ritual ceremony with fires and offerings. The ceremony is conducted in honor of Pachamama, the goddess of Earth and fertility. People covered in warm coats wore face masks against to protect them from the spread of COVID-19.

Indigenous people gather for ritual ceremony in Bolivia

Bolivia's folklore dance parade returned to the streets of El Alto and La Paz with face masks as this year's must-have item among the colourful costumes. This parade is in honour of the Virgin of El Carmen, and it is the event's first return since being cancelled at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

Face masks and folklore in Bolivia as dance parade returns after COVID-19 cancellation

Balconies have become the new performance space for Bolivia's National Symphony Orchestra, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of concert halls.

Bolivian orchestra delights with balcony concert for pandemic respite

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