Bolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protests
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has announced a 50 percent salary cut for himself and his cabinet ministers. This decision comes in response to ongoing protests demanding his resignation due to austerity measures and rising costs. The president described the salary reduction as a commitment to the country amid the unrest.
- ▪President Rodrigo Paz has cut his and his cabinet's salaries by 50 percent.
- ▪The salary cut is a response to weeks of protests in Bolivia.
- ▪Protesters are calling for the president's resignation over austerity measures and rising costs.
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- ▪ Bolivia president Paz cuts salary in half as protests grip country — Straits Times — World
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 20:29:42 +0000 |
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Toggle PlayBolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protestsNewsFeedBolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protestsRead moreBolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent as a ‘commitment to the country’ amid weeks of protests calling for his resignation over austerity measures, rising costs and fuel shortages.Published On 25 May 202625 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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