The death of Domitila – an extraordinary leader
With remarkable courage, Domitila repeatedly defied Bolivia's dictatorships in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. LAB carries some of the tributes that have been paid to her.
El nuevo gabinete tiene un rostro de mujer, tecnócrata y obrero,...
Bolivian women now constitute half of Evo Morales' cabinet. In Spanish.
South America’s ‘Brown Left’
Many governments in South America see themselves as progressive, yet all are involved in conflicts over the environment.
Amazon: Worrying times
Scientists working on a giant research project in the Amazon basin are reaching disturbing conclusions, including the prediction that by the end of this century the Amazon basin could be receivng 40 percent less rainfall and temperatures could have inc
Bolivia: message of hope
Bolivia's Vice President Álvaro García Linera brought a message of hope to Mexico where he spoke to a packed assembly of students at UNAM.
Bolivia: Nothing new in TIPNIS road
Way back in the 18th century, plans were afoot to build a road through the lands occupied by the Yuracares indigenous group, which is just the route to be taken by today's controversial TIPNIS road.
Save the rainforest of Alto Purús in Peru
A call for action to help save the rainforest in Peru.
Bolivia: new faces of justice
Under a radical new arrangement by which the highest ranking judges are voted into office, women and indigenous people are finally getting the top judicial jobs in Bolivia. Report by Emily Achtenberg.
Cochabamba strategy meeting seeks new agenda
Bolivian social movements and other representative organisations met in mid-December to discuss policies for the next phase of the MAS government. The Bolivian Information Forum gives its analysis.
Bolivia Set to Pass Historic ‘Law of Mother Earth’ Which Will...
With the cooperation of politicians and grassroots organizations, Bolivia is set to pass the Law of Mother Earth which will grant nature the same rights and protections as humans.