Bolivian President Cuts Own Salary by 50% Amid Protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced on Monday a 50% reduction in his own salary in an attempt to quell weeks of anti-government protests. The gesture, made in the southeastern city of Sucre, was framed as part of his commitment to the country. However, the announcement failed to appease demonstrators, who continued to call for his resignation and clashed with police in La Paz. Paz, a US-backed center-right leader, has made several overtures to end the popular revolt that erupted just six months into his presidency, but protesters remain unmoved.
Key facts
- President Rodrigo Paz announced a 50% salary cut on Monday.
- The announcement was made in Sucre, Bolivia.
- Protests continue in La Paz with calls for resignation.
- Clashes between protesters and police occurred in La Paz.
- Paz is a center-right, US-backed leader.
- The protests began six months into his presidency.
- This is one of several gestures by Paz to end the revolt.
- The salary cut was described as part of his commitment to the country.
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Locations
- Bolivia
- La Paz
- Sucre