Bolivians began demonstrating and erecting roadblocks three weeks ago to demand salary increases, stable fuel supplies and measures to mitigate the worst economic crisis in 40 years.

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