Thousands of miners march in La Paz as police use tear gas during dynamite clashes
Police used tear gas in Bolivia’s capital after a tense confrontation outside the government palace, as miners set off small dynamite charges while trying to breach the building. The Independent reported the clashes erupted Thursday in La Paz, when officers moved to disperse the crowd amid the blasts and pushing at the palace perimeter. [1]
The unrest unfolded as thousands of miners descended on downtown La Paz, turning the city center into a loud, packed march focused on demands for labor reforms and fuel. [1]
As the miners pressed forward, the confrontation escalated into clashes with police, with dynamite detonations punctuating the standoff. Tear gas followed as security forces attempted to break up the crowd and halt the effort to force an entry into the palace. [1]
The Independent described the day as one marked by both mass mobilization and street-level violence, with the miners’ protest blending political demands with direct pressure on the seat of government. [1]
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Published May 14, 2026
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