Bolivia rocked by protests as US warns of ‘coup d’état’
Clashes between demonstrators and police in La Paz have entered second week, shaking centre-right president
TL;DR
- Protests and road blockades have entered their second week in Bolivia, causing four deaths and dozens of injuries.
- President Rodrigo Paz Pereira announced a cabinet reshuffle and the creation of a council for Indigenous groups and workers, excluding "vandals."
- The United States described the protests as an "ongoing coup d'état" and pledged support for the constitutional government.
- Bolivia expelled Colombia's ambassador in retaliation for remarks by Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
- The country is experiencing its worst economic crisis in four decades, with shortages of dollars and fuel, and rising inflation.
- Former President Evo Morales is implicated, accused of fueling unrest to evade trial on charges including human trafficking.