Latest news in Bolivia? September 17th, 2026

Historic Border Finalization with Paraguay: Bolivia and Paraguay officially completed the demarcation of their entire 755-kilometer shared border following 88 years of negotiations originating from the 1930s Chaco War. The final agreement, settled in La Paz, resolved the last remaining 3.5-kilometer stretch along the Río Negro.

State of Emergency Extension: Bolivia’s Congress voted to extend a national state of emergency for an additional 90 days amid ongoing warnings of coordinated road blockades and social unrest.

Economic Tensions & Fuel Subsidies: The administration continues to face public resistance over economic reforms, including fuel subsidy cuts linked to an International Monetary Fund agreement, which have sparked fuel queues and protests by transport and agricultural sectors.