Mass Protests Plunge Bolivia Into Political Upheaval
Bolivia is experiencing significant political unrest as mass protests demand the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. The protests have been fueled by economic issues, including rising inflation and fuel shortages, exacerbated by the government's austerity measures. The situation has led to accusations of an ongoing coup d'état and has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries during clashes with police.
- ▪Protests in La Paz have paralyzed the city for two weeks, marking one of Bolivia's worst political crises in decades.
- ▪President Rodrigo Paz's austerity measures, including the end of a fuel subsidy program, have led to rising inflation and fuel shortages.
- ▪The protests have resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries, with calls for former President Evo Morales to return to power.
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World Brief FP’s flagship daily newsletter, catching you up on 24 hours of news in five minutes. Delivered weekdays. Mass Protests Plunge Bolivia Into Political Upheaval The United States has called the weekslong crisis an “ongoing coup d’état.” An illustration of Alexandra Sharp, World Brief newsletter writer Alexandra Sharp By Alexandra Sharp, the World Brief writer at Foreign Policy. A large crowd of protesters run to escape tear gas during clashes with riot police. Smoke billows in front of the crowd. Protesters run to escape tear gas during clashes with riot police in La Paz, Bolivia, on May 18, as they demand the resignation of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz.
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