Demonstrators have closed several roads and faced heavy repression from security forces. Meanwhile, the Paz government has accused former president Evo Morales of being behind the mass protests. Bolivian workers with COB march towards La Paz. Photo: COB By Pablo Meriguet, People's Dispatch The protests in Bolivia against Rodrigo Paz’s neoliberal government continue to intensify. The main roads leading into and out of La Paz and El Alto remain closed following violent clashes

Several weeks after it was introduced, the Paz government repealed the elimination of fuel subsidies in response to the organized struggle of workers, Indigenous people, teachers, and other social movements. Bolivian workers rally at a roadblock during the strikes -- image via X By Pablo Meriguet, People's Dispatch After several weeks of mass marches and road blockades, Bolivian workers succeeded in forcing the recently inaugurated neoliberal government of Rodrigo Paz to repe

Massive protests have forced the government to seek dialogue with unions and small and medium-sized mining companies. Protesters are demanding the complete repeal of the decree eliminating hydrocarbon subsidies. Bolivian workers mobilize on December 22 -- image via Ollie Vargas on X By Pablo Meriguet, People's Dispatch The recently inaugurated right-wing government of Rodrigo Paz in Bolivia has kicked off its administration by shaking up the Andean country’s economy and targe