Bolivia

Interpol arrests 14,000, seizes 8,000 guns during Latin America operation

Dubbed "Trigger IX", it was the biggest firearms operation ever coordinated by Interpol.

Eleven Latin American countries announce plan to tame inflation

Countries agree to create a working group to determine cooperation measures, particularly in the area of fertilisers — one of the products most affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Bolivian recounts eating worms, animal attacks in month lost in Amazon

If his story is confirmed, 30-year-old Jhonatan Acosta could become one of the longest-ever lone Amazon survivors.

Bolivians join opposition's 'national assembly' to discuss future protests

Opposition-led movement discusses release of political prisoners and judicial reforms, including whether to resume protests over Santa Cruz Governor Luis Camacho's arrest.

Psychic joins Bolivia firefighters, aviation officials to find missing cat

Authorities hire psychic to try to locate Tito — a grey and white male tabby cat that went missing on a domestic flight last month — after "exhausting all our resources."

Peruvians march with coffins, photos of dead, anti-Boluarte banners

Mourners in southern Puno region carry coffins of 17 civilians killed in recent anti-government protests, vowing "the bloodshed will never be forgotten" in the Andean nation.

Peru imposes curfew in Puno region after deadly protests

Curfew in southern region — epicentre of protest movement led by supporters of ousted leader Castillo — comes in response to violent clashes that left 18 people dead.

Trucks snarl Santa Cruz region as Bolivians seek Camacho's release

Protesters demanding right-wing leader Luis Camacho's release block highways out of the farming region with tires, branches and stones, leaving long lines of standstill traffic.

Bolivians burn cars, buildings as anger widens over Camacho's arrest

Protesters in Santa Cruz region attack buildings and block highways to protest the arrest of right-wing opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho.

Bolivia prosecutors call detained opposition leader a flight risk

Prosecutors argue Luis Fernando Camacho, who is facing terrorism charges, should be held in a La Paz prison for six months, saying he could affect an ongoing investigation if released.

Bolivia detains main opposition leader as tensions spike

Police detain Luis Fernando Camacho, governor of economic powerhouse Santa Cruz region, on "terrorism" charges, setting off street clashes between his supporters and government forces.

Latin America leaders ask Peru to protect ousted leader Castillo

Argentina's Fernandez, Mexico's Lopez Obrador, Colombia's Petro and Bolivia's Arce sign joint statement, calling Castillo a "victim of undemocratic harassment" and demanding "popular will" of Peruvians be respected.