Bolivian Security Forces Detain 57 Amid Violent Anti-Government Protests
Clashes between demonstrators and security forces in La Paz and other major Bolivian cities led to the detention of 57 people on May 17, 2026. The protests were fueled by an intensifying economic crisis and severe fuel shortages. Demonstrators demanded government intervention to stabilize the currency and improve food security. Authorities deployed tear gas to disperse crowds, while protest leaders accused the government of authoritarian repression of legitimate grievances across the nation.