An extraordinary football incident unfolded in Bolivia during the Copa Bolivia quarterfinal between Blooming and Real Oruro, where a total of 17 red cards were issued. The match ended 2–2, allowing Blooming to advance to the semifinals on aggregate. However, post-match celebrations turned violent as players and coaching staff from both sides clashed. Reports from Bolivian outlet El Potosí described punches being thrown and chaos erupting after Real Oruro’s Sebastián Zeballos and Julio Villao became involved in a brawl. Oruro coach Marcelo Robledo was reportedly injured and taken to hospital after being knocked down. Police intervened using tear gas to control the situation. Official reports confirmed that Blooming had seven players sent off, Real Oruro four, and both teams’ coaches and assistants were also dismissed. Six Blooming players have been banned for the remainder of the tournament due to violent conduct.

Bolivia is set for a historic presidential runoff, ending nearly two decades of left-wing dominance by the Movement for Socialism (MAS). Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira leads with 32.1% of votes, followed by former President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga at 26.9%. MAS’s candidate Eduardo del Castillo received just 3.15%, but the party retains registration. Businessman Samuel Doria Medina, finishing third, has pledged support for Paz Pereira. The final contest will now determine Bolivia’s next president between two right-wing contenders.

Bolivia is facing intense protests demanding the resignation of its president amid worsening economic conditions. Violence between protesters and security forces has resulted in the deaths of two police officers. The unrest began after former President Evo Morales was declared ineligible to run in the election, sparking mass demonstrations by his supporters. On June 11, Morales’s supporters blocked key roads between La Paz and Cochabamba, escalating tensions. Earlier clashes also left several injured, highlighting the country’s deep political crisis.

A passenger bus in Bolivia plunged 800 meters down a mountainous road, killing 31 people. Reuters reported that the accident occurred when the driver lost control. At least 12-14 people, including four children, were injured, with several in critical condition. Authorities suspect that high speed may have been a factor.