Bolivia protests challenge Evo Morales

[The Northerner]

Protesters in Bolivia have blocked main roads and clashed with police, on the ninth day of nationwide demonstrations against the government.

Police used tear gas to clear the main road south of La Paz, and protesters fought back with stones and slingshots.

Teachers and health workers are on strike to demand a 15% pay increase.

The unrest is the worst yet faced by President Evo Morales, who once led similar protests that forced two previous presidents from power.

There have also been street protests and road blockades in cities across Bolivia, including Cochabamba, Santa Cruz and Tarija.

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[Ramulux]

1. Interesting

I was under the impression Morales was fairly well liked and very much on the side of workers. I wonder what the reality of this situation is.

[Arctic Dave]

2. Are these "grassroots" protest or Koch style protest?

Kind of like anti Hugo "protest".