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President Paz Slashes Salary Amid La Paz Protests

5/26/2026

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  • President Rodrigo Paz announced he will cut his monthly salary by half.
  • The announcement came as protesters clashed in La Paz, with demonstrators demanding his resignation.
  • Unrest began in early May when trade unions marched for higher wages, reliable fuel, and better economic management.
  • Roadblocks around the capital have created shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, prompting Evo Morales to urge Paz to call elections within 90 days.