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Richard McColl, Alba Torres

Richard McColl - I am a freelance writer from deepest darkest London but for the past 10 years or so I have been maintaining my extended "writing break" ...

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Bolivia

Despite sitting on huge reserves of natural gas most of Bolivia's estimated 10 million inhabitants live below the poverty line indicting the range of problems that hammer this landlocked South American nation. President Evo Morales has attempted to redress some of the inequalities but finds himself in a continual struggle between the lush eastern lowlands near to Brazil and the impoverished altiplano around La Paz. Bolivia is a country of contrasts and contradictions and due to harsh economic conditions this looks set to continue.

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Latest articles in Bolivia

 Bolivia: Essential Reading

Landlocked, indigenous and staggeringly poor we take a look at several books that detail both politics and society in Bolivia.

Feb 10, 2012 – Richard McColl

Andean Artisan Learns About Marquetry

Facing poverty and other personal issues in Bolivia, a young man learns to master an ancient technique to support his family.

Oct 19, 2011 – Mike Virgintino

Evo Morales Favored for Re-election in Bolivia

Evo Morales, Bolivia's first fully indigenous president and leader of the Movement for Socialism party, is expected to handily win the December 2009 Bolivian election.

Nov 20, 2009 – Melanie Zoltan

President Evo Morales Ends Hunger Strike

President Morales ended his 5-day hunger strike on April 14, 2009 after Congress passed a new law allowing him to stand for re-election in December's general elections.

Apr 14, 2009 – Carey Hogg

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