Government condemns ‘unacceptable levels of violence’ as clashes over ex-president’s candidacy leave at least five dead, dozens injured
A Bolivian policeman taken hostage by demonstrators was blown up with explosives, the government said Thursday, marking a dramatic escalation in the state’s stand-off with backers of ex-president Evo Morales.
Clashes between police and Morales’ backers, who are demanding that he be given a shot to return to power, have left at least five dead, including four officers, according to officials.
The protests, which began over a week ago, have also grown into a wider revolt against incumbent President Luis Arce, marked by calls for his resignation over his handling of a severe economic crisis.
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