Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz
Published on: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as protests and blockades grip the country. Two weeks of road closures, led by unions and miners, have emptied markets in La Paz and depleted hospital oxygen reserves.
News source: https://apnews.com/article/bolivia-protests-evo-rodrigo-paz-7ac8f394f2e420ca928188e9f46c61ff