La Paz, May 20, 2026 (AFP) - Bolivia expels Colombian envoy over 'interference' in protests

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2026-05-20

Bolivia on Wednesday said it was expelling Colombia's ambassador over the "interference" by Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro in mass anti-government protests that have rocked La Paz and other cities. Bolivian farmers, laborers and miners have for weeks been demonstrating over the economic policies of new center-right President Rodrigo Paz. Petro, known for his broadsides against right-wing governments, labelled the protests a "popular......

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