BOLIVIA’S political crisis has deepened as protests led to the resignation of two government ministers.Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas and Education Minister Beatriz Garcia quit on the 33rd day of protests and road blockades demanding the resignation of the country’s right-wing President Rodrigo Paz.The demonstrations led by the Central Obrera Boliviana (COB) and peasant organisations in the department of La Paz continue to reject the government’s economic policies and are calling for President Paz to leave office.

BOLIVIA’S political crisis has deepened as protests led to the resignation of two government ministers.

Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas and Education Minister Beatriz Garcia quit on the 33rd day of protests and road blockades demanding the resignation of the country’s right-wing President Rodrigo Paz.

The demonstrations led by the Central Obrera Boliviana (COB) and peasant organisations in the department of La Paz continue to reject the government’s economic policies and are calling for President Paz to leave office.

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