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Violent protests erupted in Bolivia's capital, La Paz, demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation amid the nation's worst economic crisis in decades. Clashes between police and demonstrators, road blockades, and looting were reported, disrupting supplies and leading to numerous detentions. Protesters, including farmers, miners, and Indigenous groups, are calling for wage increases and an end to privatization.

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Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez warned of a US-backed plot to topple his close ally, Bolivian leader evo morales.

Bolivia faces escalating political tensions as supporters of ex-President evo morales marched to the electoral court, demanding his candidacy despite a Constitutional Court ruling barring him from running. Clashes erupted between protesters and police in La Paz, resulting in injuries. Morales, facing potential arrest, remains defiant, while his party considers endorsing a new presidential candidate.

Bolivian police clashed with evo morales' supporters, resulting in injuries to at least ten officers. Demonstrators are demanding Morales be allowed to run for president again and protesting the current economic crisis, blocking roads and calling for President Arce's resignation. Morales is accused of instigating unrest to push his unconstitutional candidacy amid rising economic tensions.

Bolivian President Luis Arce announced on Tuesday that he would not seek reelection, as a severe economic crisis has sent his poll numbers plummeting. The president is dealing with a severe economic crisis due to the shortage of dollars and fuel, which has led to protests and has badly hit his chances of renewing his mandate for five more years.

Thousands of evo morales supporters clashed with counterprotesters during a march to La Paz, opposing President Luis Arce's government. The violence erupted when both groups confronted each other on the highway. Morales' followers demand his inclusion in the 2025 presidential election despite a court ruling disqualifying him, deepening political tensions within Bolivia.

On Wednesday, Bolivia experienced a swift and dramatic coup attempt led by General Juan José Zúñiga, who claimed to be acting to "restore democracy." Armored vehicles rammed the government palace doors, prompting President Luis Arce to call it a coup attempt. Within hours, Arce named a new army commander who ordered the troops to stand down. The rebellion ended after three hours, with soldiers and military vehicles retreating. Hundreds of Arce's supporters celebrated outside the palace.

Bolivian opposition leader Carlos Mesa, who accuses former President evo morales of leading a political witch hunt against him, says he fears arrest and more broadly for democracy in his country amid a probe into controversial claims of a 2019 coup.

A Bolivian policeman taken hostage by demonstrators was blown up with explosives, the government said Thursday, marking a dramatic escalation in the state's standoff with backers of ex-president evo morales. The protests, which began over a week ago, have also grown into a wider revolt against incumbent President Luis Arce, marked by calls for his resignation over his handling of a severe economic crisis.

Former allies Morales and Arce clash over accusations of a 'self-coup,' with Morales supporting claims of betrayal and manipulation. The political turmoil in Bolivia escalates as Morales challenges Arce's government, stirring discontent among Bolivians. The country's stability remains uncertain amidst accusations of fraud and ideological conflicts.

Protesters demanding the relocation of Bolivia's capital have threatened to shutter the assembly, convened to draw up a new framework granting greater voice to the country's indigenous majority.

evo morales, a Socialist protest leader and critic of US policies in the region, was sworn in Sunday as president of Bolivia.

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Naveen Jindal-controlled Jindal Steel & Power's ambitious Bolivian project to mine 20 billion tonnes of iron ore is at risk after the Bolivian government encashed yet another $18-million bank guarantee from the Indian firm for not meeting contractual terms.