Rodrigo Paz Pereira
Coverage of Rodrigo Paz Pereira in the Nexus archive.
- Pete Hegseth warns narco-terrorists as US backs Bolivia's government amid coup warnings
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed American support for Bolivia's government amid claims of a coup d'état, citing threats from narco-terrorists. Protests in La Paz over economic issues and fuel price hikes have intensified, with Bolivian Defense Minister Marcelo Salinas resigning. Former President Evo Morales, hiding in the Chapare region, called for early elections.
- Bolivia rocked by protests as US warns of ‘coup d’état’
Protests in Bolivia have entered a second week, with clashes between demonstrators and police in La Paz, shaking the presidency of Rodrigo Paz Pereira. The protests are blocking roads across Bolivia and have turned the centre of La Paz into a battleground. The US has warned of a potential 'coup d’état' amidst the turmoil.