LA PAZ, Bolivia, June 13 (UPI) -- Former Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada said that the presence of Colombian narcotraffickers in Bolivia was contributing to the nation's troubles.

LA PAZ, Bolivia, June 12 (UPI) -- Bolivia's president met with opposition leaders Sunday in an effort to diffuse tensions and avoid further protests that crippled the country for weeks.

LA PAZ, Bolivia, June 12 (UPI) -- Fuel and food moved freely into the Bolivian capital for the first time in weeks Sunday after protesters lifted the last of the roadblocks.

LA PAZ, Bolivia, June 10 (UPI) -- Bolivian protesters took to the streets one more time Friday after holding the capital under siege for several weeks

LA PAZ, Bolivia, June 10 (UPI) -- Bolivian lawmakers accepted the resignation of President Carlos Mesa late Thursday and appointed Supreme Court President Eduardo Rodriguez in his place. The decision came late at night after a congressional meeting set for earlier Thursday was cancelled a