Police, protesters clash in new marches against Bolivian leader
Protests against Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz escalated in La Paz as riot police clashed with demonstrators demanding his resignation. The unrest, fueled by economic hardships and dissatisfaction with government responses, has led to significant blockades affecting the supply of essential goods. Despite attempts to quell the protests by firing his Labour Minister and promising reforms, the situation remains tense with ongoing demonstrations.
- ▪Protests in La Paz have intensified with calls for President Rodrigo Paz to resign.
- ▪The government plans to deploy police and military to address supply shortages caused by blockades.
- ▪Demonstrators are demanding wage increases and improved economic conditions amid a severe economic crisis.
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Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz on Friday (May 22, 2026) for the second time in a week as unions and Indigenous groups pressed their calls for President Rodrigo Paz to step down.Demands for the business-friendly conservative to resign have persisted despite his promise to respond to the grievances of labour unions and Indigenous communities.Many businesses in central La Paz had closed their doors, anticipating a repeat of the clashes that marked a similar demonstration on Monday."He should resign, damn it!" shouted the crowd of farmers, labourers, miners, transport workers and teachers who brought traffic to a halt on the streets of the Andean city.Mr.
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