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Bolivia marks 40 days of social unrest, with 79 roadblocks in six departments and ongoing protests in various regions, demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. teleSUR
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00:00Bolivia marks 40 days of social unrest with 79 roadblocks in six departments and ongoing protests in various regions demanding
00:07the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz.
00:10Protesters claim they are suffering the consequences of the President's neoliberal policies and his inability to govern and in this
00:17context they are demanding his resignation.
00:20While concern grows among the population over difficulties in supplying food, fuel, medicines and other essential goods.
00:26For its part, the executive branch enacted a law regulating states of emergency as a measure to curb the protests
00:33against it.
00:43And Bolivian residents of Chayanta arrived in Patacamaya to protest and demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz.
00:50Residents began a massive march from the province of Chayanta heading toward La Paz, specifically the Bolivian government headquarters, to
00:58demand the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz Pereira.
01:01The protest reflects the agricultural sector's discontent with the severe economic impact of government policies.
01:08The protesters demand focus on the cost of living and the fuel shortage.
01:12Various leaders have expressed disappointment over the executive branch's perceived betrayal, citing the neglect of sectors that had previously provided
01:21strong electoral support, amounting to 82% of the vote in the country's recent elections.
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