US and allies back Bolivia's Paz amid protests, warn against 'mob rule'

The United States and a group of American nations issued a joint statement on Friday condemning efforts to overthrow Bolivia’s elected President Rodrigo Paz, describing the attempts as 'mob rule' and urging that the ballot box decision be respected. The statement, signed by the US, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay and Trinidad and Tobago, voiced support for the Paz administration as it resists efforts to block food, medicine and other vital supplies, and warned that those financing the protests with money from drug trafficking and transnational crime should be held accountable.

For Nigerians, the episode offers a glimpse of how external powers react when domestic protests escalate, a dynamic that echoes in Nigeria’s own experiences with street movements and foreign commentary. While the Bolivian crisis does not directly affect daily life in Nigeria, understanding how international alliances form around contested governments helps readers gauge potential shifts in global diplomacy that could influence trade, aid, or investment climates.

The protests, led by farmers, miners, transport workers and teachers, stem from Bolivia’s worst economic crisis in four decades and have already prompted the resignations of Defence Minister Marcelo Salinas and Education Minister Beatriz Garcia. President Paz says he will not resign, accusing former President Evo Morales of fuelling the unrest, while opposition figures suggest a referendum could decide his fate. Nigerians interested in international affairs can follow updates from credible outlets and consider how such geopolitical moments may shape foreign policy debates at home.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/06/us-allies-oppose-bolivia-president-pazs-ouster-as-unrest-grow/