How the protests in Bolivia, which Petro called an “popular insurrection,” unfolded
Riot police clashed with protesters on Monday in a massive march by workers demanding the resignation of President Rodri...
TL;DR
- Thousands of workers marched in La Paz demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation amid Bolivia's worst economic crisis in decades.
- Clashes erupted between riot police and demonstrators, including miners, who threw explosives and rocks.
- Protests have led to widespread road blockages, with at least 28 points of blockade reported across the country.
- Bolivia is experiencing its most severe economic crisis since the 1980s, with depleted dollar reserves and high inflation.
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro referred to the situation as a "popular insurrection," prompting a formal complaint from Bolivia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- The Bolivian government insists that internal issues must be resolved within the constitutional framework and through dialogue, respecting national sovereignty.