In Bolivia rising inflation is pushing up the cost of living and fueling public anger. Across the country, unions, farmers and Indigenous groups have taken to the streets, blocking roads and bringing parts of the capital La Paz to a standstill. Protesters want President Rodrigo Paz to resign, while the government accuses them of trying to destabilize the country.
00:00 Bolivia protests erupt less than 6 months after President Rodrigo Paz took office
00:27 Report by Warner Poland
00:52 Demands for wage increases, economic stability, and an end to the sell-off of state-owned companies
01:45 Shortages and high prices for food, fuel, and basic goods due to blockades
02:26 Bolivia economic crisis: Inflation at 14%
02:37 Interview with Sergio Mendoza in La Pa
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