Bolivia

Roadblocks by supporters of the former president have brought much of the country to a halt

Political tensions threaten to undermine the legitimacy of the government, the courts and upcoming elections

The former president has dismissed a court ruling that could have helped to end pre-election infighting within his party

At its summit yesterday the bloc announced a trade deal with Singapore, but the long-delayed EU deal remains stalled

Brazil has become the final member to ratify Bolivia's full membership in the Mercosur bloc

Informal, semi-formal and illegal gold mining has taken root in Bolivia and is proving difficult to regulate

Several Latin American leaders have called for a ceasefire in Gaza, some condemning Israel in notably undiplomatic terms

The government pays lip service to protecting the forests, but political and economic factors perpetuate tree loss