La Paz, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - What's behind the social unrest in Bolivia?

NAMPA / AFP

2026-05-21

"Out with Rodrigo Paz!" reads graffiti scrawled across the Bolivian capital just months after the center-right president entered office. Pro-business conservative Paz took power in November following 20 years of socialist rule, pledging to end the country's worst economic crisis in decades. But his policies have triggered bitter upheaval, with workers and Indigenous people taking to the streets in protest. Police have used tear gas to block demon......

Restricted content

Business & Finance News

Paris, France, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash

2026-05-21 20:00:44

Paris, France, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash

2026-05-21 19:30:42

Washington, United States, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - Venezuelan leader to travel to India for oil talks, Rubio says

2026-05-21 19:01:10

Paris, France, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash

2026-05-21 18:01:09

ABU DHABI, May 21, 2026 (BSW) - Press Release from Business Wire: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

2026-05-21 18:01:09

London, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - Oil gains, stocks cautious on uncertain Mideast peace prospects

2026-05-21 18:01:09

New York, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - US stocks under pressure as oil prices rise again

2026-05-21 16:30:35

The Hague, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - Top UN court says right to strike protected in key labour treaty

2026-05-21 16:30:35

HOUSTON, May 21, 2026 (BSW) - Press Release from Business Wire: Otovo

2026-05-21 16:30:35

New York, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - Musk's SpaceX bonus comes with unique condition: colonize Mars

2026-05-21 16:30:35

Brussels, Belgium, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - No end in sight for France's deficit woes, EU says

2026-05-21 16:30:34

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel pictured with delegates at the signing of the N.dollars 1 billion conservation fund. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 May 2026 - The newly purchased Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle for the Walvis Bay International Airport. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 20 May 2026 - The graduating cadet constables pictured during the street procession at Oshakati ahead of their graduation on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 20 May 2026 - The Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda pictured during the street procession in Oshakati ahead of the Police Basic Training Graduation Ceremony scheduled for Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2026 - Sven Thieme, Executive Chairperson of OL. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 MAY 2026 - Professor Haihambo Ya-Otto from the University of Namibia was a key attendee at the graduation ceremony for the Tentative Certificate in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills, held in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 MAY 2026 - Helena Angula graduated with a certificate in Food Preparation in Windhoek on Wednesday, overcoming significant challenges as a student with special needs. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 MAY 2026 - Otja Uandara graduated with a certificate in Early Childhood Development from Eros Girls’ School in Windhoek, overcoming significant challenges as a student with special needs. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NAMPA