Thousands march in Bolivia to demand Congress to approve laws: Video
On Tuesday, September 11, about 4,000 Bolivian workers and peasants marched through La Paz to support President Luis Arce and demand that Congress approve credit laws addressing the economic crisis.
The march started in El Alto and covered roughly 10 kilometres to the central square in La Paz, where government offices are located.
Juan Carlos Huarachi, leader of the unitary Bolivian Workers' Central (COB) and a close ally of Arce, emphasised that the demonstration was meant to push Congress to tackle important bills.
Huarachi called for legislators to either act on the bills or face the possibility of their replacements taking over, and even suggested shutting down parliament if necessary, AFP reported.
Protesters tried to enter Congress but were blocked by another group stationed at the gates. They demand that Congress approve around $1 billion in international loans to help address Bolivia’s economic issues, including a shortage of dollars and fuel.
The loans require the approval of the parliamentary bloc loyal to former President Evo Morales, as well as two right-wing and centrist parties holding a majority in Congress.
