Bolivia’s NGO Registry Threatens Human Rights Work

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Click to expand Image Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz (left), meets with activist Amparo Carvajal before entering the offices of the Permanent Assembly of Human Rights of Bolivia (APDHB), in La Paz, Bolivia, November 20, 2025.

© 2025 Juan Karita/AP Photo Bolivia’s government published two decrees in early August that threaten the right to freedom of association and the work of human rights defenders. One decree states that non-governmental organizations must register with the Vice-Ministry of Public Investment and External Financing before carrying out any project…

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Primary source: Human Rights Watch News · August 26, 2026

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