Protesters Clash with Police in La Paz Amid Economic Unrest
Protesters clashed with police in La Paz as demonstrations continued over economic hardship and government austerity measures. President Rodrigo Paz, supported by the United States, announced plans to reduce his salary and that of his ministers by half in an effort to reduce protests, but the move was not accepted by protesters, who called for his resignation.
Protesters clashed with police in La Paz amid ongoing demonstrations over the high cost of living and austerity measures implemented by President Rodrigo Paz, which caused Bolivia's economy to enter its worst crisis in 40 years. According to France24, Paz announced on May 25 that he and his ministers would reduce their salaries by half. The South China Morning Post reported that Paz said the salary cut was intended to reduce protests, and that his government had made various gestures aimed at ending the unrest. However, protesters, according to the South China Morning Post, called for his resignation, and the salary reduction was not accepted by them.
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