Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales march on capital as unrest widens
Summary
Supporters of Bolivia’s ex-President Evo Morales joined large protests against current President Rodrigo Paz amid the country’s worst economic crisis in decades. The protests caused roadblocks and clashes in the capital, with police using tear gas and blocking key highways, while the government made some agreements with striking groups to reduce unrest.Key Facts
- Bolivia is experiencing its worst economic crisis in 40 years.
- Protesters are mainly supporters of ex-President Evo Morales.
- Demonstrators marched to the capital, La Paz, and clashed with riot police.
- Protesters used dynamite and slingshots; police responded with tear gas.
- The protests involve roadblocks that have stopped trucks and caused shortages of food, fuel, and medicine.
- President Rodrigo Paz has been in office for six months and faces strong opposition from Morales’ allied groups.
- The government made deals with striking miners and teachers to end some protests.
- Neighboring countries and the U.S. support President Paz and condemn efforts to destabilize Bolivia’s government.
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