- Bolivia's crisis worsened with a state of emergency declared, prompting UN agencies to request $202 million in aid from Italy.
- Evo Morales is in hiding in Cochabamba as political unrest continues in Bolivia.
- Morales' supporters demanded the resignation of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz.
Morales Supporters Plan March to La Paz Targeting Economic Policies
What happened
Supporters of Evo Morales plan a march from Cochabamba to La Paz on October 13. The protest targets economic measures implemented by President Rodrigo Paz, specifically the removal of the diesel subsidy and plans to sell or close state companies like Visión 360 and Red Uno. Franco García, who leads the Coordinadora Urbana Popular, confirmed the plan, despite a state of exception banning road blockades.
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Why it matters
The protest challenges national economic decrees in Bolivia, including the removal of subsidies and the privatization of state assets. Government officials warned that road blockades, which the march threatens, could halt exports and increase food prices.
Supporters of Evo Morales have been demanding the resignation of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz amid ongoing political unrest in Bolivia.
From riotimesonline.com
Who's involved
- Evo MoralesPolitical figure whose supporters are organizing the march.
- Rodrigo PazPresident whose economic policies are the target of the protest.
- Franco GarcíaLeader of the Coordinadora Urbana Popular organizing the march.
- BoliviaThe sovereign state where the political and economic unrest is occurring.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- BoliviaSpeculative
The country might face disruptions to exports and increased food prices if road blockades occur.
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The entities involved
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Evo Morales
president of Bolivia from 2006 to 2019
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La Paz
capital city of Baja California Sur, México
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Cochabamba Department
department of Bolivia
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