Bolivia is facing a severe political and social crises, as President Rodrigo Paz's government and U.S. officials warned of "a coup attempt underway."

The United States expressed support for Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz as the country entered a third consecutive week of protests and road blockades.

Riots and roadblocks have led to a critical shortage of fuel, food and medicine, as workers and supporters of Evo Morales call for the president to resign

Bolivia riot police clash with anti-government protests

The United States has called the weekslong crisis an “ongoing coup d’état.”