Published: · Severity: medium · Category: protest
Bolivian groups protest in La Paz
Location: La Paz, Bolivia (-16.4897, -68.1193)
Event Type: protest
Severity: medium
Source: OSINT
Event Date: 2026-05-05T03:30:00.000Z
Description
On 5 May 2026, Bolivian organizations arrived in La Paz to demand a meeting with the president, staging demonstrations in the capital.
Sources
- OSINT
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