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Bolivian president to reshuffle cabinet amid antigovernment protests
Published on 5/20/2026, 9:07:38 PM
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Rodrigo Paz is under pressure from weeks of demonstrations and poor economic conditions.
Bolivia’s right-wing President Rodrigo Paz has said he will reorganise his cabinet as he faces calls to resign amid weeks of widespread protests.
During a news conference on Wednesday, Paz said he would reshuffle his ministers in a bid to ease tensions with antigovernment protesters.
“We need to reorganise a cabinet that must be able to listen,” Paz told reporters.
Since taking office in November, Paz and his government have faced backlash to economic restructuring measures, including controversial cuts to fuel subsidies.
Quick context: Rodrigo Paz is under pressure from weeks of demonstrations and poor economic conditions.