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Last update: 4 hours agoBolivia’s Morales Crisis: A Tarija court declared Evo Morales in contempt after he didn’t show up to open his trafficking trial, suspended the case, and reissued an arrest warrant plus a travel ban—sparking warnings from supporters that any arrest could trigger wider unrest. Labor & Protests: Bolivia’s main union federation (COB) launched an indefinite nationwide strike with road blockades as teachers, farmers, and Indigenous groups expand protests over fuel shortages, wages, and economic reforms. Amazon Under Pressure: A new report says organized crime is pushing deeper into Amazon protected areas across Bolivia and neighbors, turning conservation into a security crisis. Climate & Health Alerts: Colombia’s Cerros de la Plaza tropical glacier has fully disappeared, while researchers warn hantavirus risk may rise as rodent ranges shift. Culture & Identity: In Cochabamba, photographer Marisol Mendez won the 2026 Saltzman-Leibovitz Prize for MADRE, spotlighting Andean folklore and Catholic iconography through a Bolivian lens.
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