Bolivia

Bolivia's ex-president Anez facing charges of genocide

Jul 06, 2021 13:02

Bolivia’s former interim president Jeanine Anez is facing new charges of genocide, allegedly committed during mass protests against a coup d’etat, two years ago.
Human Rights Watch watches out for US’ Bolivian friends, condemns amnesty for political prisoners

Mar 16, 2021 19:04

Since its establishment, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has consistently been criticized for being an agent of US foreign policy, employing former US government officials in key positions and displaying bias against governments unfriendly to the United States.
Morales seeks punishment for Bolivia's coup orchestrators

Mar 14, 2021 09:13

Bolivia's former President Evo Morales has called for the masterminds and accomplices of a coup d'état that saw him flee his home country almost two years ago, to be duly punished.
Bolivia’s new government intends to reopen embassy in Tehran

Dec 14, 2020 07:16

Bolivia’s new government intends to reopen its embassy in Tehran, in a move aimed at rebuilding the country’s relations with other states, Foreign Minister Rogelio Mayta says.
‘Iran always welcome in Bolivia’: Arce urges closer Tehran-La Paz ties

Nov 12, 2020 11:53

Bolivia’s new President Luis Arce says Iranians are “always welcome” in the Latin American country, and that the two sides will keep strengthening cooperation, as he moves to repair the foreign relations damaged by the former interim government.
Luis Arce sworn in as Bolivia's new president; Morales returns from exile

Nov 09, 2020 09:23

Luis Arce is now officially Bolivia’s new president after taking the oath at an inauguration ceremony, which marked the return to power of the powerful Socialist Party, more than one year after former left-wing Leader Evo Morales renounced office amid violence and political crisis.
New President: Bolivia to enhance Iran ties

Nov 08, 2020 07:40

New Bolivian President Luis Arce expressed his government’s willingness to promote relations with Iran.
Iran’s Zarif in Bolivia to attend inauguration of President-Elect Luis Arce

Nov 08, 2020 07:20

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in La Paz on Sunday morning, beginning the third and final leg of his Latin American tour.
Iranian foreign minister to begin Latin American tour

Nov 02, 2020 09:38

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to take a tour of Latin America that includes participation in the new Bolivian president’s inauguration, a spokesman said.
President Rouhani voices support for new Bolivian government

Oct 26, 2020 07:48

President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Bolivia on the election of a new president, expressing Tehran’s support for the South American country’s new government.