Bolivia’s embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced a 50 percent salary cut for himself and his cabinet ministers amid ongoing political unrest. The decision is intended to demonstrate the government's commitment to the country as protests continue over rising living costs and austerity measures. The protests have led to significant supply-chain issues, affecting access to food, fuel, and medicine in major cities.
- ▪President Rodrigo Paz will cut his salary and those of his cabinet ministers by 50 percent.
- ▪The salary cuts are meant to show the government's commitment to addressing the ongoing political crisis.
- ▪Protests have been ongoing for four weeks, causing severe shortages in La Paz and El Alto.
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Economy|Business and EconomyBolivia’s embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cutPaz says the salary cut for him and cabinet ministers shows the government's 'commitment' to the country'.ListenListen (1 min)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA resident walks past police near barricades set up by anti-government protesters on a highway in El Alto, Bolivia, Saturday, May 23, 2026 [File: Juan Karita/AP Photo]By ReutersPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he will cut his salary and those of his cabinet ministers in half amid a growing political crisis marked by protests and roadblocks demanding his resignation.Speaking at an event in Sucre, the country’s…
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