Bolivian minister rules out president's resignation despite ongoing unrest
Bolivian Minister Jose Luis Lupo has ruled out the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz amid ongoing protests. The government is facing unrest from labor unions and supporters of former President Evo Morales, who demand the reversal of austerity measures. Lupo emphasized the government's commitment to dialogue while also considering a state of emergency to restore order.
- ▪Minister Jose Luis Lupo stated that calls for President Paz's resignation are anti-democratic.
- ▪Protests and blockades have disrupted supply chains in major cities for over a month.
- ▪The government is prioritizing dialogue with protesters while evaluating the need for a state of emergency.
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Bolivian minister rules out president's resignation despite ongoing unrestSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxBolivia’s Presidency Minister Jose Luis Lupo speaks during an interview with Reuters, in La Paz, Bolivia, May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia MoralesPublished May 29, 2026, 04:04 AMUpdated May 29, 2026, 04:04 AMLA PAZ, May 28 - A Bolivian senior minister on Thursday ruled out any possibility of President Rodrigo Paz resigning and told Reuters that calls for the president to step down amid mass protests were "anti-democratic."Anti-government protests and blockades have strangled supply chains and blocked streets in major cities over the last month.
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