[Bolivia] Explosions/Remote violence: Remote explosive/landmine/IED

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 3, 2025, explosive attacks by irregular miners killed at least five people and injured several others in the Yani area of La Paz department, Bolivia. The violence stems from disputes between competing illegal mining groups, with significant property damage to mining settlements and equipment.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. If confirmed and the conflict spreads, disruptions to Bolivia's broader mining sector could affect regional mineral supply chains, given the country's role as a significant lithium producer globally.

Watch points

• Monitor for escalation between rival mining groups that could spread beyond the immediate Yani area
• Watch for government security responses that might affect legitimate mining operations in La Paz department
• Track verification of casualty figures and potential for retaliatory attacks