Bolivia's Protesters Demand Paz's Resignation, Eliminating Room for Compromise

Demonstrators in Bolivia have shifted from opposing austerity policies to demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation. This escalation removes the possibility of a tactical concession—the government cannot retain legitimacy by rolling back fuel subsidies alone. Paz faces a choice: hold power through emergency measures invoked June 20, or fall. Without reversible policy exits, the crisis deepens.