Bolivia

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar Breaks Pele's Record As Brazil Crush Bolivia 5-1

Neymar missed a penalty for Brazil against Bolivia but still ended up scoring two goals for his country.

Sep 09, 2023, 18:07 PM IST

Breaking: Violence erupts in Bolivia's capital La Plage, protests against arrest of opposition leader

Breaking: Violence erupts in Bolivia's capital La Plage, protests against arrest of opposition leader

Jan 04, 2023, 10:26 AM IST

These days people in Bolivia are very angry with the government

These days people in Bolivia are very angry with the government. The reason for their displeasure is the 2022 census which the government has postponed till 2024. People say that this should happen only in 2022.

Aug 11, 2022, 10:16 AM IST

Bolivian couple wed atop majestic Illimani mountain

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.

Aug 31, 2021, 16:08 PM IST

Argentina play out 1-1 draw with Paraguay in FIFA World Cup qualifier

Argentina will play their next game away at Peru on Tuesday, while Paraguay will lock horns with bottom side Bolivia at home the same day.

Nov 13, 2020, 15:38 PM IST

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Roberto Firmino's brace helps Brazil crush Bolivia 5-0

Brazil had never lost a World Cup qualifier at home, a run that stood at 54 matches going into Friday`s game, and they never looked in danger of losing that record.

Oct 10, 2020, 15:24 PM IST

Bolivia's President Evo Morales resigns after protests, lashes out at 'coup'

Video footage showed clashes on the streets of La Paz and some buildings on fire Sunday night after the military had called on Morales to step down and allies had deserted him following weeks of protests since the Oct. 20 election.

Nov 11, 2019, 08:49 AM IST

How did Bolivia end up in democratic crisis?

On Sunday, the Organization of American States (OAS) - a formal monitor of the Oct. 20 vote - said the election should be annulled due to serious irregularities and manipulations and a new election should take place. Morales agreed to do so.

Nov 10, 2019, 21:10 PM IST

Peru come from behind to beat Bolivia 3-1 in Copa America

Bolivia scored their first goal in five games but it was not enough to give them their first Copa America point as Peru came from behind to win 3-1 in their Group A game in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.

Jun 19, 2019, 11:41 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Croatia, Bolivia, Chile next week

President Ram Nath Kovind will next week visit Croatia, Bolivia and Chile and hold talks with the leadership of these countries to strengthen ties in keys sectors such as trade, investment and renewable energy.

Mar 22, 2019, 20:53 PM IST

World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Alexis Sanchez named in Chile squad for games against Paraguay, Bolivia

Sanchez has yet to play for his English Premier League club Arsenal this season after straining an abdominal muscle.

Aug 18, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

2018 World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar shines as five-star Brazil hammer Bolivia 5-0

Brazil face a trip to winless Venezuela in their qualifier on Tuesday.

Oct 07, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Bolivia deputy interior minister killed after being kidnapped by miners

Bolivian Deputy Interior Minister Rodolfo Illanes has been killed after being kidnapped by striking mineworkers, the government said late on Thursday.

Aug 26, 2016, 09:45 AM IST

Sweden, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Bolivia elected to UNSC for 2017-18

Sweden, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia and Bolivia were elected to the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday for 2017-18, but further voting was due to take place to decide the final seat with Italy and the Netherlands almost locked in a tie.

Jun 29, 2016, 02:22 AM IST

UN to choose new non-permanent Security Council members

Bolivia heads into the Tuesday vote unopposed and will take over the Latin American seat currently occupied by Venezuela, EFE news reported.
 

Jun 28, 2016, 09:10 AM IST

Shocking offer! Bill Gates wants to donate 100,000 hens to 'poverty-stricken' Bolivia

US billionaire Bill Gates reportedly offered 100,000 hens to Bolivia to mitigate the country's “acute poverty” but the Andean nation has rejected it, saying “We know how to produce poultry”.

Jun 17, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Bolivia's President Evo Morales undergoes paternity test to settle dispute with ex-girlfriend

Bolivian President Evo Morales underwent a paternity test Monday to settle a dispute with an ex-girlfriend whose child he denies fathering, his lawyer said. 

Apr 26, 2016, 15:23 PM IST

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Lionel Messi scores 50th international goal as Argentina down Bolivia

Argentina wrapped up their third consecutive qualifying victory.

Mar 30, 2016, 09:19 AM IST

Ex-girlfriend tells UN official she has a son with Bolivia President Evo Morales

In the latest chapter of the political telenovela gripping Bolivia, the jailed ex-girlfriend of President Evo Morales told a UN official her life is in danger, and confirmed that her son with the country`s leader is alive.

Mar 18, 2016, 15:06 PM IST