Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital
Summary
Supporters of ex-President Evo Morales marched to Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, protesting against the current government amid the country’s worst economic crisis in decades. Clashes broke out between protesters and security forces, causing injuries and arrests, as the government tried to end blockades that have caused shortages of food, fuel, and medicine.Key Facts
- Thousands of Morales’s supporters marched for six days through the Andes to the capital, La Paz.
- Protesters used dynamite sticks and slingshots, and clashes with police involved tear gas and arrests.
- The protests demand the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, who took office six months ago.
- Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in 40 years, with fuel shortages, budget deficits, and low US dollar reserves.
- The government made deals with striking miners and teachers, but many protest groups continue unrest.
- Road blockades organized by Morales allies have blocked key highways, causing shortages nationwide.
- Police and military have been deployed to break blockades, resulting in injuries and at least 90 arrests.
- Morales is accused by President Paz of trying to destabilize the government and has been in hiding amid legal charges he denies.
- Several Latin American countries and the US support President Paz and oppose actions to destabilize democracy in Bolivia.
- Argentina is starting a humanitarian airlift to help with shortages in Bolivia.
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