Bolivian Police Detain 57 People, Use Tear Gas Against Protesters

Bolivian police detained 57 people and deployed tear gas during demonstrations as protesters demanded higher wages, economic stability, and an end to the privatization of state-owned companies. The confrontations highlight growing social tensions in the South American nation over economic policy and worker rights. Bolivia, one of South America's poorest countries, has faced ongoing political and economic instability in recent years, with various groups pushing back against government austerity measures and privatization efforts that they argue hurt ordinary citizens.