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Bolivia Protests Escalate in La Paz, Demand President's Resignation

Bolivia's capital, La Paz, is experiencing escalating anti-government protests, with thousands demanding President Paz's resignation. The demonstrations have led to violent clashes with police and blockades, deepening the country's political and economic crisis.

19 May, 03:43 — 20 May, 05:48
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BBCHigh1d ago

Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia

Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

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NPRHigh13h ago

Bolivia's capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual21h ago

Thousands of protesters demand president’s resignation in Bolivia’s La Paz

Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in 40 years, fueling nationwide protests demanding the president's resignation.

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SCMPMostly Factual14h ago

Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for president

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. Two weeks of road closures – spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers’ Central, COB, peasant unions and miners – have emptied markets in La Paz and depleted vital hospital oxygen reserves. The government reported that at least three people died after emergency vehicles were blocked from reaching medical centres. On Monday,...

By Associated Press

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France 24High1d ago

Bolivia protests escalate with violent clashes and looting in La Paz

Violent protests demanding Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz to resign intensified in La Paz on Monday, with riot police clashing with demonstrators, government offices looted and mounting anger over a deepening economic crisis gripping the Andean nation.

By FRANCE 24

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