Bolivia news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from Bolivia:
Politics
- Bolivia's interim president, Jeanine Áñez, has announced that she will step down on November 8, paving the way for new elections. (Source: BBC News)
- The Bolivian government has signed a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to receive a $134 million loan to help stabilize the economy. (Source: Reuters)
Economy
- Bolivia's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP contracting by 6.4% in 2020. (Source: World Bank)
- The Bolivian government has implemented a series of measures to stimulate the economy, including a stimulus package worth $1.2 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
Environment
- Bolivia has made significant progress in reducing its carbon emissions, with the country's carbon footprint decreasing by 25% between 2005 and 2015. (Source: UN News)
- The Bolivian government has launched a new initiative to protect the country's Amazon rainforest, which covers over 40% of the country's territory. (Source: Mongabay)
Health
- Bolivia has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the country's health ministry reporting over 100,000 cases and 4,000 deaths. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Bolivian government has launched a vaccination campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19, with over 1 million doses of vaccine having been administered so far. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
Sports
- Bolivia's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Peru 3-1 in a playoff match. (Source: ESPN)
- The Bolivian government has announced plans to invest $10 million in the country's sports infrastructure, including the construction of new stadiums and sports facilities. (Source: La Razón)
Other news
- Bolivia has been hit by a series of natural disasters in recent weeks, including floods and landslides that have affected thousands of people. (Source: ReliefWeb)
- The Bolivian government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country, including the development of new tourist infrastructure and attractions. (Source: Travel Weekly)