Bolivia Declares Nationwide State of Emergency Over Severe Drought and Flood Risks

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz signed a decree on November 1, 2026, establishing a nationwide state of emergency to address severe drought affecting 78,000 families and leading to the loss of over 75,000 cattle across six departments. The decree also aims to prepare for further flooding risks, with the approaching El Niño weather pattern expected to worsen conditions, potentially having "very severe impacts in terms of drought and floods".