Indigenous groups

Bolivia's government deployed soldiers and bulldozers to remove anti-government roadblocks following President Rodrigo Paz's declaration of a state of emergency, which restricts protest rights and authorizes military deployment. The protests, led by unions, Indigenous groups, and coca farmers, have lasted over six weeks and oppose economic reforms.

Bolivia’s president declared a state of emergency and deployed military forces and bulldozers to dismantle roadblocks set by farmers and Indigenous groups protesting against the government. The protests, lasting over six weeks, involved unions, Indigenous groups, and coca farmers blocking roads nationwide.

Critics argue AI perpetuates stereotypes and erases cultural nuances for Indigenous groups and people of color by relying on data from Western writers, particularly white men. They describe this data collection as a new form of colonialism, where AI companies profit from marginalized groups without consent or accuracy verification. Examples include AI models flattening regional diversity in cuisines like Indian food.

Kambo, a frog poison 'spiritual ritual,' has been linked to deaths during detoxes. Indigenous groups caution against its use by non-specialist practitioners.

Protests against Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz escalated on May 23, 2026, with demonstrators blocking roads in El Alto. The Bolivian government announced a police and military operation to clear roadblocks and ensure the passage of goods into La Paz, as unions and Indigenous groups demand Paz's resignation.

Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz on Friday for the second time in a week as unions and Indigenous groups demanded President Rodrigo Paz's resignation.

Bolivian riot police used tear gas against anti-government protesters in La Paz as unions and Indigenous groups demanded President Rodrigo Paz's resignation amid an economic crisis and nationwide unrest.