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bolivia-protests
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Al Jazeerapolitics12 days agoDeveloping
Bolivia Deploys 3500 Security Forces to Clear Protest Roadblocks Near La Paz
Security forces moved against demonstrators blocking roads outside La Paz early Saturday as part of nationwide protests against the government of President Rodrigo Paz. The operation resulted in 57 arrests. Bolivia faces severe fuel and food shortages amid a prolonged economic cr…
Al Jazeeraworld21 days agoDeveloping
Bolivian Workers Strike for Third Day Over Fuel Prices and Wage Demands
Protests organized by the Bolivian Workers’ Centre union entered a third day in La Paz and other cities as workers demanded higher wages, compensation for vehicle damage and policy changes. The demonstrations follow the government's decision to end a long-standing fuel subsidy am…