What I Do
I work as a freelance journalist, always open to new collaborations. I write articles and enjoy producing radio features and reports. Additionally, I am happy to share my expertise in interviews.
Currently, I am in Bolivia and can provide in-depth reporting on the country. If you have ideas for collaboration, feel free to get in touch!
My Articles
Teleferico and Ilimani
Ilimani Sunset
Melon
Plaza Murillo Landscape
Teleferico Zoom out
Teleferico Zoom
Palca Canyon
Obrajes Women Prision
Palca Canyon Motorbikes
EU Obersvermission
Paz Lara Victory Pose
IMG_1843
Paz Pressconference
Voter List
Bolivian Chees zoom
Bolivian Chees
Tuto speech
Tuto and Team
Tuto speech
Tuto and Team
Rodrigo Paz (PDC) Election Campaign 1
Rodrigo Paz (PDC) Election Campaign — El Alto, October 12, 2025.
Rodrigo Paz raises his finger while addressing supporters during a campaign event in El Alto ahead of the presidential run-off election.
Rodrigo Paz raises his finger while addressing supporters during a campaign event in El Alto ahead of the presidential run-off election.
Bolivia Report: Celebrating Afro-Bolivian Month
Join me in my first video as I take you inside the celebrations of the Afro-Bolivian community. Recognized as a national minority, Afro-Bolivians trace their roots back to enslaved Africans brought during colonial times. Today, they preserve unique traditions like the Saya dance and their own language varieties, influenced by Spanish, Portuguese, Aymara, and Quechua.
While around 25,000 identify as Afro-Bolivian, estimates suggest up to 100,000 Bolivians share this heritage. Yet the community continues to face challenges of racism and representation.
I’m Luc Appold, an independent journalist based in Bolivia, covering the elections and everyday life in this fascinating country at the heart of South America. Subscribe for more insights into Bolivia’s culture, politics, and people.
00:00 Introduction to Afro-Bolivian Community
00:18 National Minority Recognition and Celebrations
00:51 Voices of the Community
01:58 Challenges and Discrimination
02:15 International Attention and Cultural Exchange
02:43 Ongoing Racism and Representation
03:22 National Afro-Bolivian Day
While around 25,000 identify as Afro-Bolivian, estimates suggest up to 100,000 Bolivians share this heritage. Yet the community continues to face challenges of racism and representation.
I’m Luc Appold, an independent journalist based in Bolivia, covering the elections and everyday life in this fascinating country at the heart of South America. Subscribe for more insights into Bolivia’s culture, politics, and people.
00:00 Introduction to Afro-Bolivian Community
00:18 National Minority Recognition and Celebrations
00:51 Voices of the Community
01:58 Challenges and Discrimination
02:15 International Attention and Cultural Exchange
02:43 Ongoing Racism and Representation
03:22 National Afro-Bolivian Day
Luc Appold
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A Temporary Respite in Bolivia's Fuel Crisis
After around three weeks of fuel shortages, Bolivians no longer have to queue at gas stations—for now. Some suspect that the fuel crisis wasn’t just a result of political mismanagement, but rather a political game in the run-up to the presidential elections.
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