Bolivian teachers strike over wages and education reform

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: Bolivia

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Bolivian teachers strike over wages and education reform

Hundreds of teachers in Bolivia have launched a nationwide strike demanding higher wages and better funding for education. They warn that proposed education reforms could lead to privatisation. The strike focuses on pay and the future of Bolivia’s education system.

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