🪧 La Paz turns on Paz

What began as scattered strikes earlier this month has swelled into a nationwide revolt against President Rodrigo Paz of Bolivia. Three weeks into the roadblocks now paralyzing the country, shortages of food, fuel and medicine are gripping La Paz, the seat of government. 

The toll on President Paz has been swift. Only six months into his term, he has reshuffled his cabinet, appealed for humanitarian aid and faced calls for new elections from former President Evo Morales. 

Unrest pulls in groups from across Bolivian society:

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