00:00Thousands of Bolivian salaried miners marched through La Paz on Thursday, setting off dynamite
00:09explosions and demanding government action against illegal mining and the occupation
00:14of legally established concessions. The protest, organized by the Federation of Mining Workers,
00:20followed a series of violent incidents at mining sites across the country,
00:24including Andacaba, Reserva Tres Amigos, and Colquiri. Union leader Armando Taca called for an end to illegal occupations and mineral theft.
00:54The Federation of Mining Workers declared a state of emergency last week, warning of further demonstrations if authorities fail to respond.
01:06In Bolivia, illegal mining and the occupation of concessions have led to deadly clashes and legal uncertainty,
01:16with mining groups urging the government to uphold the law and protect established operations.
Comments