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.
Argentina’s army sent napalm to Bolivia for use against Che Guevara
Brazilian military documents reveal that in 1967 Argentina's military government sent napalm bombs to Bolivia to be used against guerrillas led by Ernesto Che Guevara.
Redes sociales: blessing or curse?
Social media outlets, such as Twitter and WhatsApp, played a major role in the protests that spread across the Americas in 2019. In Chile,...
Alvaro Garcia Linera — The Way Forward for the Left
Speaking in Madrid, Bolivia's Vice-President puts forwards his compelling vision for the left across the world
Bolivia: 50 NGOs offer to work for peace
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More than 50 development and human rights institutions in Bolivia have come together to appeal for a peaceful solution as the country is plunged...
Mining: ISDS – a licence to plunder
The iniquitous ISDS system allows mining companies to sue Latin American governments for massive amounts of 'compensation' every time their mining activities are blocked by local community opposition or environmental concerns.
ULAM (Union Latinoamericana De Mujeres)
ULAM is a network of grassroots women organisations across Latin America who are defending the environment and their human rights against the extractive industry.
Bolivia: Forest fires show need for a new economic policy
Amazon fires
show Bolivia needs a new economic model
Global coverage
of the recent Amazon fires has focused on Brazil, but Bolivia has suffered a
similar catastrophe. Over...
Bolivia: 21 days working in a tin mine
Spanish journalist Samanta Villar Fans spent 21 days working in an artesanal tin mine in Bolivia in 2009. She filmed it for her programme...