Latest news in Bolivia? September 18th, 2026

Bolivia’s Congress voted to extend the national state of emergency by another 90 days amid concerns over ongoing economic struggles, fuel policy adjustments, and the potential for renewed anti-government protests and road blockades.

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In scientific news, researchers formally announced the discovery of a new wild cat species in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest. Named the Tilcayo tiger cat (Leopardus tilcayo), it is a small, spotted feline and marks the first new living cat species to be officially described in over a century.

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