Bolivia erupts as police clash with protesters demanding President Rodrigo Paz resign
Police officers clashed with protesters near Plaza Murillo in Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, during another day of unrest linked to ongoing demonstrations against the government of President Rodrigo Paz.
Footage recorded on Monday showed officers from the Tactical Police Operations Unit (UTOP) using riot control weapons and tear gas to disperse protesters. Demonstrators responded by throwing stones and improvised explosives during the confrontation.
At the same time, another group of demonstrators, including farmers, miners and workers linked to trade union organisations, marched through the streets of La Paz demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz.
Protesters also criticised remarks made by Rodrigo Paz during the 217th anniversary of Sucre’s liberation movement on Monday, where he said that “a minority” cannot govern, referring to groups calling for his removal.
The protests against Rodrigo Paz’s government have entered their fourth week and have resulted in blockades on major roads, disrupting the supply of fuel, food and medical supplies in several cities across Bolivia.
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