Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign
Bolivian miners have clashed with police in La Paz while demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. The protests were sparked by a worsening fuel shortage and ongoing economic crisis in the country. Police responded with tear gas as miners and unions marched towards the presidential palace.
- ▪Miners are protesting against President Rodrigo Paz due to a fuel shortage.
- ▪The protests have escalated into clashes with police in La Paz.
- ▪Police used tear gas to disperse the marching miners and unions.
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Toggle PlayBolivian miners clash with police demanding president resignNewsFeedBolivian miners clash with police demanding president resignPolice fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz as miners and unions marched on the presidential palace, demanding that President Rodrigo Paz step down over a worsening fuel shortage and economic crisis.Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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