Bolivia

- Bolivia remains on the US Trafficking Watch List for insufficient efforts against human trafficking. - Bolivia's central bank maintains inflation forecast at 9.2% despite recent lower-than-expected figures. - Fuel shortages in Bolivia continue to cause fuel queues and significant diesel price increases. - José Armando Urioste Viera is elected interim attorney general amid allegations of corruption against his predecessor Roger Mariaca. - The International Monetary Fund approves a US$1.9 billion loan program for Bolivia, releasing US$214 million upfront.