Sunday, June 24, 2012

Police Mutiny In Bolivia

A police officer holds a picture of President Evo Morales. Photo: Reuters

Bolivia Deploys Army To Patrol Streets As Police Strike -- BBC

The Bolivian government has deployed the army to patrol the streets as police across the country continue to strike in protest at low pay.

The protests turned violent on Thursday when officers seized control of a police barracks in the city of La Paz.

Communications Minister Amanda Davila said striking officers had been "setting the scene for a coup".

Talks between the government and striking officers stalled early on Saturday with no agreement in sight.

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More News On Bolivia's Police Mutiny

Bolivian police mutiny over pay, other issues -- CNN
Army patrolling Bolivia's streets amid police mutiny -- FOX News/EFE
Bolivian officials, striking police plan new talks over pay -- France 24/AFP
Bolivian police mutiny over pay widens -- Washington Post/AP
Bolivian police mutineers stick to demands -- Al Jazeera
Bolivian police stage mutiny over low wages -- Sydney Morning Herald
'Coup likely' as Bolivian police make demands to government -- Deutsche Welle
This Crazy Footage From Bolivia Shows Striking Police Officers Trashing Everything -- Business Insider

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