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Landmark Bolivia same-sex marriage could pave way for more couples, activists say

Fabiana Justiniano and Scarlett Rocha, the newlyweds who are Bolivia's first same-sex female couple to legally marry after a long legal battle to have their marriage recognized, rest with their pets at home, in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, August 22, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales
Fabiana Justiniano and Scarlett Rocha, the newlyweds who are Bolivia's first same-sex female couple to legally marry after a long legal battle to have their marriage recognized, rest with their pets at home, in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, August 22, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales

Bolivia ousts economy minister after lawmaker pressure, in blow to Paz

FILE PHOTO: Minister of Economy Jose Gabriel Espinoza speaks during an interview with Reuters, in La Paz, Bolivia, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Morales/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Minister of Economy Jose Gabriel Espinoza speaks during an interview with Reuters, in La Paz, Bolivia, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Morales/File Photo

Bolivia lawmakers likely force economy minister's removal in setback for President Paz

Minister of Economy Jose Gabriel Espinoza speaks during an interview with Reuters, in La Paz, Bolivia, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Morales
Minister of Economy Jose Gabriel Espinoza speaks during an interview with Reuters, in La Paz, Bolivia, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Morales

Adviser to Bolivia's Paz, Argentina's Milei detained over attack on analyst

FILE PHOTO: Fernando Cerimedo attends the CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 4, 2024. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Fernando Cerimedo attends the CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 4, 2024. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo

Bolivia's Paz tests fragile coalition with reform push, IMF deal

FILE PHOTO: Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz addresses the media after Congress approved a law regulating states of exception, giving Paz a clearer legal framework to deploy extraordinary measures as the country is grappling with weeks of protests and blockades, in La Paz, Bolivia, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz addresses the media after Congress approved a law regulating states of exception, giving Paz a clearer legal framework to deploy extraordinary measures as the country is grappling with weeks of protests and blockades, in La Paz, Bolivia, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales/File Photo

Bolivia crisis begins easing, air force jet on assistance flight crashes

People visit a market to stock up on food and other supplies as Bolivia's crisis begins to ease after lawmakers backed the state of emergency, in El Alto, Bolivia, June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales
People visit a market to stock up on food and other supplies as Bolivia's crisis begins to ease after lawmakers backed the state of emergency, in El Alto, Bolivia, June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 21, 2026

A convoy next to a plane after it landed on June 20, carrying an Iranian delegation led by chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, at the Zurich International Airport, Switzerland.
A convoy next to a plane after it landed on June 20, carrying an Iranian delegation led by chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, at the Zurich International Airport, Switzerland.

Bolivia on edge after President Paz declares emergency to clear protest gridlock

People standing near military personnel on June 20, after Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a nationwide state of emergency following weeks of violence and blockades, in El Alto, Bolivia.
People standing near military personnel on June 20, after Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a nationwide state of emergency following weeks of violence and blockades, in El Alto, Bolivia.

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government

A worker at the General Hospital moves two oxygen tanks, amid prolonged road blockades that have disrupted the supply of food, fuel and medicine, causing a severe crisis in La Paz, Bolivia, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales
A worker at the General Hospital moves two oxygen tanks, amid prolonged road blockades that have disrupted the supply of food, fuel and medicine, causing a severe crisis in La Paz, Bolivia, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales

Norway’s Martin Odegaard brushes off injury concerns ahead of Iraq opener

Jun 7, 2026; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard (10) plays the ball against Morocco during the first half of a Road to 26 men's international friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Jun 7, 2026; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard (10) plays the ball against Morocco during the first half of a Road to 26 men's international friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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