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Bolivia: Country in South America
Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country located in western-central South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the west. The seat of government and administrative capital is La Paz, which contains the executive, legislative, and electoral branches of government, while the constitutional capital is Sucre, the seat of the judiciary. The largest city and principal industrial center is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located on the Llanos Orientales, a mostly flat region in the east of the country.

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'Failure to prevent threat or political stunt'? Bolivia govt handling of coup 'amplified mistrust' [Video]

'Failure to prevent threat or political stunt'? Bolivia govt handling of coup 'amplified mistrust'

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 09:56Published
Suspected leaders of Bolivian coup attempt remanded in custody [Video]

Suspected leaders of Bolivian coup attempt remanded in custody

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:20Published
'Bolivia faces long uphill slog to correct economy, provide general social development for people' [Video]

'Bolivia faces long uphill slog to correct economy, provide general social development for people'

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 09:23Published
Bolivia's 2019 crisis had 'lingering effects, same sentiments still exist' leading up to failed coup [Video]

Bolivia's 2019 crisis had 'lingering effects, same sentiments still exist' leading up to failed coup

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 08:31Published
WATCH: Key moments in Bolivia's coup attempt captured on video [Video]

WATCH: Key moments in Bolivia's coup attempt captured on video

In a dramatic sequence of events in Bolivia, videos have emerged that chronicle the failed coup attempt and the strong support for President Luis Arce.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:00Published
Bolivian general arrested after military coup attempt fails [Video]

Bolivian general arrested after military coup attempt fails

The South American country already struggling with financial chaos and political deadlock now faces a new crisis.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:14Published
Bolivia Coup: Millions Of Bolivians Chase Down Military and Police From Presidential Palace [Video]

Bolivia Coup: Millions Of Bolivians Chase Down Military and Police From Presidential Palace

In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, June 26, Bolivian President Luis Arce successfully thwarted a coup attempt that saw heavily armed troops take control of Murillo Square in La Paz and an..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 04:05Published

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Bolivian armed forces have taken over the capital's central square as an armoured vehicle rammed through the entrance of the presidential palace, igniting fears of a military coup.
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Cruise carrying 1,500 passengers stuck in Barcelona over visa dispute

A cruise ship carrying hundreds of passengers is stuck in the port of Barcelona after a group of Bolivian passengers were found to have visa issues, according to officials.
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Ex-US ambassador accused of being Cuban spy

A former US ambassador to Bolivia has been charged with secretly acting as a Cuban agent for "decades".
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I will seek psychological help - Richarlison

Tottenham striker Richarlison says crying during Brazil's win over Bolivia was "getting things out of my system".
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Fernandez scores as Argentina win without Messi

Argentina rest captain Lionel Messi but still beat Bolivia 3-0 to make it two wins from two in World Cup qualifying.
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Brazil's Neymar overtakes Pele goals record

Brazil's Neymar hits two goals in his side's 5-1 win over Bolivia to become the country's all-time men's top scorer, overtaking the legendary Pele's record.
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Bolivian general who captured Che Guevara dies

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Ernesto "Che" Guevara's captor, a former Bolivian general, has died at the age of 84.
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Man survives 31 days in Amazon jungle by eating insects and drinking own urine

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A Bolivian hunter survived 31 days in the Amazon jungle by eating insects and drinking his own urine.
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Bolivian army officer who executed revolutionary Che Guevara dies aged 80

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Ernesto "Che" Guevara's Bolivian executioner has died at the age of 80, according to his friends.
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'Girls not mothers': Protests erupt and church criticised for interfering with 11-year-old's abortion

'girls not mothers': protests erupt and church criticised for interfering with 11-year-old's abortion
The Bolivian government has criticised the Catholic Church for interfering in an 11-year-old girl's abortion.
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Massive wildfires devastate protected area of Bolivian forest

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More than 1,000 square miles of Bolivian forests have been destroyed by wildfires, authorities say.
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