Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Bolivia

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Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests

The Bolivian army arrested demonstrators and used tear gas to try to disrupt road blockades after 11 days of protests. These protests, triggered by fuel shortages due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, continued even after a deal was signed on Friday between protesters and the government.

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