Bolivia Rocked by Protests as US Warns of ‘Coup d’État’ Bolivia has been plagued by its worst economic crisis in four decades, with shortages of dollars and fuel and rising inflation that dates back to at least the final years of the previous president Luis Arce's term under Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas).
The country is now facing a perfect storm of domestic unrest, diplomatic crises, and external interference.
As protests enter their second week, with four deaths reported so far, it's essential to examine the complex web of factors contributing to this turmoil.