Massive Anti-Government Protests Erupt in La Paz, Bolivia
Thousands of demonstrators, heavily comprising miners, factory workers, and Indigenous groups, marched into La Paz to demand the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. The protests are driven by a severe economic crisis characterized by crippling inflation and fuel shortages. The demonstrations escalated into civil unrest, resulting in clashes with heavily deployed riot police around government buildings.
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Country: Bolivia
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Jakarta Post / AFP