Chapare region
Coverage of Chapare region in the Nexus archive.
- Bolivia prosecutor orders arrest of ex-leader Morales over protests
A Bolivia prosecutor has ordered the arrest of ex-leader Evo Morales in connection with protests. Morales was present at a meeting before the 2025 presidential runoff election in Cochabamba.
- Bolivia clears anti-government roadblocks after emergency decree, as patrol plane crash kills 6
Anti-government roadblocks in Bolivia, linked to coca growers’ unions, were partially cleared after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, which was approved by parliament. A patrol plane crash killed six, including Air Force officers, while the government accuses former President Evo Morales of inciting protests. The crisis has caused over $2 billion in economic losses and ongoing fuel and food shortages.
- Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests demanding his resignation
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after weeks of protests demanding his resignation, citing exhausted dialogue efforts. A partial agreement with the Bolivian Workers’ Central (COB) ended some protests but left others, including coca farmers in the Chapare region, continuing roadblocks. Paz ordered police and military to restore road access and security.
- Pete Hegseth warns narco-terrorists as US backs Bolivia's government amid coup warnings
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed American support for Bolivia's government amid claims of a coup d'état, citing threats from narco-terrorists. Protests in La Paz over economic issues and fuel price hikes have intensified, with Bolivian Defense Minister Marcelo Salinas resigning. Former President Evo Morales, hiding in the Chapare region, called for early elections.