Bolivia’s president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate.

Embattled Bolivian leader announces cabinet reshuffle in bid to end crisis

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday announced plans to reshuffle his cabinet to make it more inclusive following weeks of anti-government protests. Bolivians began demonstrating and erecting roadblocks three weeks ago to demand salary increases, stable fuel supplies and measures to mitigate the worst economic crisis in 40 years.

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Bolivia plans cabinet shakeup amid protests, dismisses Colombian ambassador

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday said that he would reshuffle his cabinet ‌in response to weeks of nationwide protests over austerity measures, while his government expelled Colombia's ambassador on grounds of interference in internal affairs. “We are going to reorganise the cabinet,” Paz told journalists at a press conference. “The ⁠president cannot be everywhere, the president cannot solve all the problems." He did not give a timeline for the reshuffle or detail what changes it woul

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