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Bolivia’s Deepening Crisis: Are We Seeing the Start of a Civil War?
- Bolivia faces a severe crisis in mid-2025 as road blockades paralyze the country amid political and economic turmoil.
- The crisis stems from a split in the ruling MAS party after former President Morales was barred by the Constitutional Court from running again.
- Blockades led by Morales' supporters demand his reinstatement and President Arce's resignation, disrupting key cities and causing violent clashes nationwide.
- The disruptions risk over 600,000 workers and 40,000 businesses, with losses exceeding $41 million in days and inflation nearing 6% in early 2025.
- This turmoil pressures Bolivia’s political system and economy ahead of the August 17 elections, raising concerns over regional stability and potential violence.
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Bolivia is sinking into the economic crisis. Since the beginning of the year, prices have risen by almost 10%. A situation that affects customers and traders. They regularly demonstrate to ask for solutions from the government, without success at the moment.
The deep political crisis that shakes the country intensified this Tuesday with a violent confrontation in Llallagua, in the department of Potosí
Bolivia’s Deepening Crisis: Are We Seeing the Start of a Civil War?
(Analysis) Bolivia is currently in the grip of one of its most severe crises in decades. The country is facing a perfect storm of political chaos, economic collapse, and social unrest, with daily life disrupted by widespread road blockades, shortages of basic goods, and violent clashes between rival factions. Understanding what’s happening in Bolivia right […]
In Bolivia, former President Evo Morales is under investigation for "terrorism" and other criminal offences, after a government complaint related to recent roadblocks. ...
Bolivia's attorney general has opened a terrorism investigation into the country's former president Evo Morales, accusing him of ordering his supporters to block roads after he was barred from running in August's elections.
The government had filed a complaint last week against Evo Morales for terrorism, but also for incitement to commit crimes or against the security of public services, while, since 2 June, supporters of the former president have blocked roads.
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