Bolivian

British

/ bəˈlɪvɪən /

adjective

of or relating to Bolivia or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Bolivia

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Hundreds of Bolivian miners protested on Wednesday against the elimination of long-standing fuel subsidies by the government.

From Barron's

Bolivians protesting a doubling in fuel prices caused by an end to two decades of state subsidies brought traffic to a standstill Friday in cities nationwide.

From Barron's

Bolivia and the United States will restore diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level after a 17-year break, Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced Saturday.

From Barron's

The Bolivian election authority confirmed Rodrigo Paz's victory in the presidential runoff, announcing the final count on Wednesday after days of protests alleging fraud erupted across the Latin American country.

From Barron's

Paz's choice of running mate is thought to have helped him attract working-class voters and Bolivian's frustrated with government corruption.

From BBC

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