Bolivian president Rodrigo Paz targeted by new mass protests
Summary
Riot police in Bolivia used tear gas to stop protesters from reaching government buildings in La Paz. Unions and Indigenous groups are demanding President Rodrigo Paz resign because of the country’s worsening economic crisis and shortages of fuel and food.Key Facts
- Bolivian police clashed with protesters twice in one week in the capital city, La Paz.
- Protesters include farmers, miners, workers, and teachers who want President Rodrigo Paz to step down.
- Paz became president six months ago during Bolivia’s worst economic crisis since the 1980s, with high inflation and shortages.
- Roads to La Paz remain blocked, causing food, medicine, and fuel shortages.
- Paz fired his labor minister and promised more dialogue with protesters, but unrest continues.
- Some protesters blocked access to La Paz’s main international airport in the nearby city of El Alto.
- The protests began over wages and fuel but turned into calls for Paz’s resignation.
- The government blames former president Evo Morales for encouraging the protests; Morales is currently in hiding.
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