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Bolivian President cuts salary amid escalating protests

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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced a 50% salary reduction in an attempt to quell ongoing anti-government protests. The demonstrations, led by trade unions, peasant unions, and miners, are demanding wage increases, stable fuel supplies, and better economic management. Despite the president's gesture, protesters continue to call for his resignation, leading to clashes with police and significant disruptions in the capital city of La Paz. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Bolivian leader to slash own salary by 50% in gesture to protesters

    Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said on Monday he would slash his salary by 50 per cent to try to end weeks of anti-government protests. But the announcement by the centre-right leader fell on deaf ears, with protesters calling for his resignation and clashing again with police in…

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for president

    Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. Two weeks of road closures – spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers’ Central, COB, peasant unions and mine…

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