Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital
Protests in Bolivia have escalated as supporters of ex-President Evo Morales march on the capital, La Paz, demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. The unrest is fueled by the country's severe economic crisis, leading to clashes with security forces. Despite some agreements with striking groups, many continue to protest, causing significant shortages across the nation.
- ▪Thousands of Morales's supporters marched into La Paz, clashing with riot police.
- ▪The protests are the largest challenge to President Rodrigo Paz, who has been in office for six months.
- ▪Blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies in major cities.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 21:16:22 +0000 |
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News|PoliticsClashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capitalSouth American country suffers huge protests as economic crisis fuels unrest against President Paz’s government.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMiners clash with riot police during a protest demanding the resignation of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, in La Paz [AFP]By The Associated PressPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Bolivian security forces have clashed with followers of ex-President Evo Morales as they marched into the capital as part of a nationwide protest movement fuelled by the nation’s worst economic crisis in a generation.After a six-day march through the Andes, thousands of Morales’s…
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