Bolivia Today: Unity Talks and Cotoca Robbery

Bolivia News: Unity Assembly and Cotoca Robbery Santa Cruz, Bolivia – Today, May 15th, 2025, Bolivia is focused on two key events. A crucial assembly of the cruceñidad, a civic committee representing Santa Cruz, is scheduled for 5 PM today at the Sociedad de Ingenieros de Bolivia. The assembly's sole agenda item is unity among political parties ahead of the upcoming national elections in August. Javier Angulo, reporting live from the assembly location, stated, "Se espera que de esta asamblea pueda salir un lineamiento que pueda dirigir a los candidatos a que vayan en unidad a lo que serán las elecciones nacionales." (It is hoped that this assembly will produce a guideline to direct candidates to go united to what will be the national elections.) Meanwhile, in Cotoca, a robbery occurred at a recycling center. Three individuals have been arrested. Leonel Camacho, the victim and owner of the recycling center, described the incident: "El día de ayer sí tuve susto y también parte de golpes que recibí en la parte de la cabeza." (Yesterday I was scared and also received blows to the head.) This incident underscores the importance of community safety and efficient law enforcement in Bolivia. The swift apprehension of suspects offers a sense of reassurance and highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain order.