Protesters have demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, who was elected on a platform of economic reform.

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The unrest follows weeks of road blockades, as miners, farmers, teachers and rural workers express frustration over the country’s ongoing economic turmoil. Bolivia used to be a major exporter of natural gas, but in recent years, its reserves began to shrivel, and its production has plummeted. Now, rather than being a fuel exporter, it has become a net importer, reliant on oil and natural gas from abroad. The collapse of the natural gas industry has been coupled with dwindling supplies of foreign currency in the country.

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  • Source: Al Jazeera
  • Published: May 14, 2026 at 23:28 UTC
  • Category: World
  • Topics: #aljazeera · #world-news · #middle-east · #politics · #government · #explosions

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