### [2026-05-18](/feed/2026/05/18/index.md)

##### 2026 Bolivian protests
# Prosecutors in Bolivia issue an arrest warrant for Mario Argollo, general secretary of the Bolivian Workers' Center, on charges including terrorism and incitement amid protests and road blockades in La Paz. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via Indo Premier](https://www.indopremier.com/ipotnews/newsDetail.php?jdl=Bolivia_issues_arrest_warrant_for_protest_leader&news_id=1730389&group_news=ALLNEWS&taging_subtype=BOLIVIA&name=&search=y_general&q=BOLIVIA,%20&halaman=1)

### Changes:

1. Prosecutors in Bolivia issue an arrest warrant for Mario Argollo, secretary-general of the Bolivian Workers' Center, on charges including terrorism and incitement amid protests and road blockades in La Paz.  _2026-05-19 17:36:34 (First version)_
1. Prosecutors in Bolivia issue an arrest warrant for Mario Argollo, general secretary of the Bolivian Workers' Center, on charges including terrorism and incitement amid protests and road blockades in La Paz.  _(Current version)_

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