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Bolivia's President Boosts Internet Access, Faces Labor Unrest

12/24/2025

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Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz signed a decree on December 23, 2025, allowing Starlink and Kuiper to provide internet access.
The decree aims to improve Bolivia's slow connectivity, hindered by restrictions from the former socialist administration.
Paz ended fuel subsidies that strained public finances.
Labor unions protested.
The government seeks international investment to address economic challenges, including U.S. dollar shortages.

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Story summary

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz signed a decree on December 23, 2025, allowing Starlink and Kuiper to provide internet access.
The decree aims to improve Bolivia's slow connectivity, hindered by restrictions from the former socialist administration.
Paz ended fuel subsidies that strained public finances.
Labor unions protested.
The government seeks international investment to address economic challenges, including U.S. dollar shortages.