Thousands of protesters demand president’s resignation in Bolivia’s La Paz
Summary
Thousands of protesters have gathered in Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. The protests are driven by economic problems, including high inflation, rising living costs, and cuts to fuel subsidies, which have caused food, fuel, and medicine shortages.Key Facts
- Thousands of farmers, miners, teachers, public workers, and Indigenous people joined protests in La Paz.
- Protesters oppose economic issues like wage problems, inflation, and plans to privatize government companies.
- Inflation in Bolivia reached 14% in April, making goods more expensive.
- Road blockades have limited access to food, fuel, and medicine in the city.
- Police used tear gas to stop protesters, who responded by throwing stones and small explosives.
- At least two protesters were reported injured, and over 100 people were detained across the country.
- President Paz ended long-standing fuel subsidies to protect Bolivia’s foreign money reserves.
- The removal of fuel subsidies has not improved fuel availability and instead made prices higher, increasing public anger.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.