### [2026-05-20](/feed/2026/05/20/index.md)

##### 2026 Bolivian protests
# Bolivian president Rodrigo Paz announces plans to reshuffle Bolivia's cabinet and create an economic and social council following weeks of anti-government protests linked to the country’s economic crisis. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260520-bolivia-says-protesters-trying-to-disrupt-democratic-order)
2. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2026/5/20/bolivian-president-to-reshuffle-cabinet-amid-anti-government-protests)

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