Bolivian leader's move to slash own salary fails to appease protesters in La Paz
Summary
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced he would cut his own salary and those of his ministers by half to try to end ongoing protests. Despite this, protesters in La Paz continued blocking roads and clashing with police, demanding the president’s resignation.Key Facts
- President Paz will reduce his salary and those of cabinet ministers by 50 percent.
- Protests have blocked roads into La Paz for nearly a month, causing shortages of food, fuel, and medicine.
- Demonstrations began with trade unions asking for salary increases and better economic management.
- Police used tear gas after protesters tried to break through police lines near parliament.
- Thousands of miners, farmers, and factory workers have joined marches demanding Paz’s resignation.
- Brazilian President Lula offered support to the Bolivian government and called for dialogue.
- The U.S. and Argentina have provided help for the shortages caused by the protests.
- Inflation in Bolivia reached 14 percent in April, adding economic pressure.
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