Latest news in Bolivia? September 29th, 2026
29-09-2026
The latest news regarding Bolivia on September 29, 2026, includes the following key developments:
Bolivia’s Attorney General, Roger Mariaca, strongly rejected a U.S. decision to revoke his visa and denounced it as foreign interference. The U.S. State Department announced visa restrictions targeting several Latin American officials, including from Bolivia, citing concerns related to corruption and facilitating drug trafficking.
In the energy sector, Petrobras announced plans to drill an exploratory well in Bolivia by late 2027, marking its first exploration activity in the country in eight years amidst declining domestic natural gas production.
On the economic and humanitarian front, Bolivia continues to navigate a challenging landscape with high inflationary pressures and ongoing economic adjustments following earlier disruptions this year.