Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance
Bolivian public works minister Mauricio Zamora's convoy was ambushed by protesters while overseeing the clearance of roadblocks in Copata. The minister was briefly separated from his group but was later found safe. The protests, driven by opposition to the government's austerity measures, have intensified, leading to clashes with security forces and renewed violence.
- ▪Mauricio Zamora's convoy was intercepted by protesters in Copata while clearing roadblocks.
- ▪The operation aimed to establish humanitarian corridors for the flow of goods into La Paz and El Alto.
- ▪Protests have intensified against President Rodrigo Paz's austerity measures and his alignment with the US.
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Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks PhillipsReutersThe convoy of Bolivia's public works minister was ambushed by protesters and briefly disappeared while overseeing the clearing of roadblocks on Saturday.Mauricio Zamora's vehicle was intercepted in the town of Copata on Saturday afternoon and became separated from the group, local media reported. He was later located and is now safe.He had been in command of an operation to clear barriers set up by anti-government protesters aimed at slowing the flow of goods into the administrative capital, La Paz, and nearby El Alto.The mission to create so-called "humanitarian corridors" was met by renewed violence from demonstrators, with some convoys reportedly…
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