Bolivia Erupts: Protests Against Law 1720 and US-Israeli Influence

Bolivia is in turmoil as nationwide protests, led by mining unions, neighborhood councils, and indigenous organizations, demand the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. The unrest is triggered by Law 1720, which facilitates conversion of small landholdings into medium-sized properties, enabling corporate encroachment on indigenous territories. Marchers from the Amazonian regions of Beni and Pando walked over 20 days to La Paz, with at least 50 requiring medical treatment. The US and Israel issued similar statements denouncing the protests, while eight Latin American governments aligned with Trump's Shield of the Americas expressed concern. Paz removed Bolivia from the Hague Group, a Global South bloc coordinating measures against Israel. Unconfirmed reports claim police have orders to use live ammunition. Blackwater founder Erik Prince called for US intervention, alleging a narco-communist takeover. Economic grievances include fuel shortages, removal of subsidies, dollar scarcity, and an IMF mission negotiating a loan. There are fears of privatization of lithium and gas sectors. Former President Evo Morales, facing arrest over a sexual assault case, claims the US plans to detain or kill him via Operation Tambaqui Lightning, a joint operation with the DEA and Southern Command. The crisis reflects broader US-Israeli efforts to dominate Latin America, with parallels to Plan Colombia and Operation Condor.