September 2, 2026
5 developments
YPFB placed under state intervention
A 180-day takeover followed persistent fuel shortages and smuggling.
Currency and reserves deteriorate
The boliviano hit 12.26 per dollar and liquid reserves had fallen as low as $73 million.
Viacha explosions kill 10
A pyrotechnics blast at a military base injured 62 more.
New roadblocks test the emergency
Beni blockades and union ultimatums followed the diesel decree.
US mining pivot
A critical minerals memorandum and a review of Chinese and Russian lithium contracts.