US, Shield of the Americas condemn ‘ongoing efforts’ to overthrow Bolivia’s elected president amid unrest The United States and other Shield of the Americas countries have condemned ongoing efforts to overthrow the democratically elected government of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz. These nations denounce attempts to prevent vital supplies from reaching the people through fake road blockades and call for accountability for those funding protests with illicit money. The statement comes amid weeks of social unrest in Bolivia driven by economic inflation and rising fuel prices, with former President Evo Morales advocating for early elections.

• Shield of the Americas countries condemn efforts to overthrow Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz.
• The group denounces fake road blockades aimed at disrupting the delivery of essential supplies.
• They call for accountability for those funding protests with money from drug trafficking and transnational crime.
• Bolivia has experienced weeks of social unrest due to economic inflation and rising fuel prices.
• Former President Evo Morales has called for early elections.
• The Trump administration blames drug traffickers for inciting the unrest.
• War Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the US supports Bolivia in deterring narco-terrorists.