00:00On Tuesday, in La Paz, the state of the Bolivian government, the country's vice president, Edmund Lara,
00:05condemned the repression and political persecution of social movements, trade unions, and professional associations,
00:12and called on President Rodrigo Paz to open a sincere dialogue with all sectors.
00:16The vice president strongly criticized the government's response,
00:20condemning the issuance of arrest warrants and the criminalization of social leaders.
00:25He noted that the protests led by the Bolivian Labour Federation are centered on demand for a wage increase
00:31to cope with the rising cost of living, and that is why other organizations have joined the protests.
00:37He urged President Paz to abandon his confrontational stance and demanded greater clarity regarding the country's economic situation
00:44and the management of public resources.
00:53And the tradition of Grand Poder Parade in La Paz in central western Bolivia has been rescheduled for June 20th
01:00due to social unrest and road blockades affecting various regions of the country.
01:04The decision was made by the Grand Poder Folklore Groups, association together with the participating murderhoods,
01:12who noted that the current situation complicates the transportation of the dancers
01:16and affects the economy of various sectors linked to the event.
01:20The organizers also indicated that the protests led to cancellations by tourists
01:25who had planned to attend one of the country's most important cultural celebrations.
01:31Currently, trade unions, farmers, and groups affiliated with former president Evo Morales
01:35are holding protests and road blockades in various areas of Bolivia,
01:40while in La Paz there are reports of supply issues with fuel, food, and medicine.
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