What began as economic anger over inflation and shortages has now spilled onto the streets of La Paz, where Bolivia’s political crisis is unfolding in clouds of tear gas, road blockades and mounting calls for President Rodrigo Paz to step down. (Pics/AFP)
Updated On: 2026-05-19 11:37 AM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Protesters gather in large numbers as Bolivia’s political crisis escalates, with demands for President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation growing louder
Road blockades choke supply routes into La Paz, worsening shortages of food, fuel, and essential goods across the capital
Riot police fire tear gas to disperse crowds as clashes erupt during anti-government protests in Bolivia’s capital city
A protester hurls a tear gas canister back at riot police during intense street clashes near government buildings
Security forces stand guard as unrest spreads across La Paz, with protesters blocking key access routes into the capital
Demonstrators run through smoke-filled streets in La Paz as security forces attempt to regain control
Protesters storm barricades and clash with riot police while demanding economic relief and political change in Bolivia
"We want him to resign because he's incompetent. Bolivia is going through a moment of chaos," 60-year-old farmer Ivan Alarcon said, reported AFP.
