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Fernando Aramayo

Fernando Aramayo

Bolivian economist and politician

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  • 3h ago

    Kast becomes first Chilean president to visit Bolivia in 71 years, signs energy and security deals

    Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz hosted Chilean President José Antonio Kast in La Paz on Friday, 16 October 2026. The talks produced accords on mining, electricity, fibre optics and fuel, but restoring diplomatic relations was not on the agenda.

  • Oct 1

    Bolivia arrests attorney-general Roger Mariaca over drug trafficking ties

    Bolivian authorities detained attorney-general Roger Mariaca and 13 others in Santa Cruz, following US drug trafficking accusations and the seizure of cash from an ambulance.

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Brussels promises Ukraine a winter shield

EU leaders pledge winter lifeline to Zelensky in Brussels

European leaders welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels and pledged a winter package for Ukraine covering energy, air defence and financing. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is working on a 22nd sanctions package and would not lift sanctions until Russia stops the war.

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New rhetoric from Trump on a Pickaxe Mountain strike and Saudi-Iran accusations shift the anchor, but no discrete new event meets a higher rubric level.

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