Bolivia News

Advisory: Landslide in Bolivia

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:00 PDT

A landslide near La Paz has damaged several homes. Some Compassion-assisted children have been affected.

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Advisory: H1N1 Virus in Bolivia

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:00:00 PDT

The H1N1 virus continues to spread with more than 900 confirmed cases. The 48 Compassion-assisted centers that were closed have resumed regular activities.

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Advisory: Dengue Fever Outbreak in Bolivia

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:00:00 PDT

There are now nearly 6,000 confirmed cases of dengue fever. All affected Compassion-assisted children have received medical treatment.

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Advisory: Political Unrest in Bolivia

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:00 PDT

The violence caused by the opposition between protesters and government officials is subsiding. All Compassion-assisted child development centers have resumed regular activities.

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Advisory: Social Conflicts in Bolivia

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:00:00 PDT

A political dispute that broke out on Bolivia's Independence Day, Aug. 6, 2008, has led to a vote on a recall referendum.

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Advisory: Flooding in Bolivia

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:00:00 PDT

Intense rains fueled by La Niña continue to affect areas of Santa Cruz and Beni. The infrastructure in these areas is damaged and travel and communication are disrupted.

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Upadate: Drownings in Bolivia

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:00:00 PDT

Mourning continues in a Bolivian community following the drowning deaths of a Compassion-assisted child and church project director. The two were members of the Development Center Chane in Santa Cruz.

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Advisory: Drownings in Bolivia

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:00:00 PDT

A boating accident in Bolivia has claimed the lives of a church project director and at least one Compassion-assisted child.

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Advisory: Flooding in Bolivia

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:00:00 PST

International aid is pouring in to Bolivia, following weeks of heavy rain that has left the Central South American country severely flooded. The downpour has damaged roads, businesses and left thousands homeless.

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