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In La Paz, Bolivia’s administrative capital, thousands of miners halted traffic and blocked streets this weekend, demanding the resignation of President Luis Arce. The protests come amid a severe economic and energy crisis that has left many citizens in distress.
Background
Bolivia has faced mounting economic challenges, including high inflation and energy shortages. The mining sector, a key part of the country’s economy, has been particularly hard hit, prompting workers to take to the streets in protest.
What Happened
During the weekend, miners gathered in large numbers in La Paz, blocking roads and confronting police forces. The demonstrators called for the president’s resignation, citing the ongoing crisis as a justification for their demands.
