Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz has announced a 50% reduction in his salary and that of senior ministers in an attempt to ease growing nationwide protests driven by a worsening economic crisis.
The decision comes as Bolivia faces weeks of demonstrations that began over economic hardship but have since escalated into broader political demands for the president’s resignation. The unrest has disrupted major transport routes, particularly around the capital La Paz, leading to shortages of food, fuel, and essential medicines.
Paz, who has been in office for only about six months, said the pay cut was part of his commitment to show solidarity with citizens affected by the crisis. His monthly salary is reported to be around $3,500 before the reduction.
Despite the move, there is uncertainty over whether it will calm the protests. Earlier government actions—including ministerial dismissals and promises of greater inclusion for labor unions and Indigenous groups—have not succeeded in reducing tensions.
Security forces have clashed with demonstrators in recent days as authorities attempted to reopen blocked highways. The president has warned that all options remain on the table, including the possibility of declaring a state of emergency if instability continues.
Opposition voices, including former president Evo Morales, have called for Paz to step down and trigger new elections, further deepening the political standoff.
The crisis is being fueled by ongoing inflation, currency shortages, and fuel supply disruptions, which the government has struggled to contain since taking office.
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