The Education Ministry's new curriculum was opposed by protesters, who also called for additional funding for their industry. Protesters retaliated with sticks and bombs after being shot at by police with paint pellets and tear gas. After being taken away by police, Yacuiba teacher Angel remarked, "The government says they don't have a budget for education, but there is budget to buy tear gas, to shoot at us."

Bolivia: Violence escalates during teachers' protest

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Bolivia: Violence escalates during teachers' protest