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Bolivia: los cocaleros de Evo Morales se radicalizan para exigir la renuncia de Rodrigo Paz

Las seis federaciones de cocaleros afines al exmandatario Evo Morales (2006-2019) anunciaron este domingo la radicalización de las medidas de presión para exigir la renuncia del presidente Rodrigo Paz.
La determinación, asumida en una reunión “de emergencia” entre sus afiliados, surge en rechazo al operativo de desbloqueo en el municipio cruceño de San Julián el sábado, donde al menos 33 personas —entre ellas seis policías— resultaron heridas y se reportó el uso de armas de fuego entre civiles.
“El Gobierno no tiene la capacidad para manejar Bolivia, tiene que dar un paso al costado (…) vamos a radicalizar nuestras movilizaciones”, anunció en un video el dirigente cocalero Gastón Ledezma y expresó su respaldo a las organizaciones que realizan bloqueos en otros departamentos, como la Federación de Campesinos de La Paz Túpac Katari y la Central Obrera Boliviana.
De igual forma, los cocaleros acordaron realizar una movilización masiva el miércoles 10 de junio en la región del Trópico de Cochabamba, bastión del expresidente Morales, en protesta por los recurrentes cortes del servicio eléctrico en su región.

“Nos han quitado servicios básicos, luz y (telecomunicaciones), son un servicio y un derecho humano”, señaló Ledezma y calificó la suspensión como un acto de “amedrentamiento” contra su sector. La Empresa de Luz y Fuerza Eléctrica de Cochabamba justificó los cortes a fallas técnicas por la caída de postes de alta tensión.
Este lunes se cumplen siete meses del Gobierno de Rodrigo y Paz y 33 días desde que comenzaron los bloqueos que tienen paralizada gran parte del país.
Los conflictos sociales iniciaron con reclamos de aumentos salariales, protestas por la escasez y mala calidad del combustible y en rechazo a varias reformas que estaba encarando el gobierno. Las protestas se intensificaron en las últimas semanas cuando sindicatos obreros, campesinos de la región occidental, cocaleros y otros sectores empezaron a exigir la renuncia del primer mandatario.
Desde entonces, las manifestaciones y los bloqueos de carreteras se han masificado y extendido por todo el país. Este lunes, la Administradora Boliviana de Carreteras reporta 84 piquetes en seis de los nueve departamentos del país.

El gobierno apostó en este tiempo por llamar al diálogo a los sectores movilizados en encuentros que nunca se concretaron e intentó habilitar “corredores humanitarios” para permitir el paso de alimentos e insumos básicos a las regiones que se encuentran sitiadas. En paralelo, el Parlamento abrogó una ley vigente desde 2020 que limitaba el estado de excepción y aprobó la madrugada del domingo otra norma para regular su implementación, que hasta ahora no ha sido promulgada por el presidente.
En medio de la creciente escasez de alimentos, medicamentos y combustible en La Paz y El Alto, las dos ciudades más afectadas por los cortes de carreteras, el gobierno de Paz enfrenta una creciente presión, especialmente entre actores políticos y representantes de sectores estratégicos afectados por los bloqueos, para asumir acciones.
“El país parece haber llegado al punto en el que las posiciones difícilmente pueden seguir siendo las mismas”, señala este lunes el editorial del periódico boliviano El País sobre la urgencia de poner fin al conflicto. “Ni el Gobierno ni los sectores movilizados disponen ya de demasiado margen para prolongar indefinidamente una situación que erosiona la convivencia y profundiza la incertidumbre, pero desde luego es el presidente el que tiene menor margen”, agrega.
A pesar de que el tiempo corre en contra, y de que hace 13 días que el presidente Paz advirtió que “el tiempo se acaba” y dijo que haría uso de sus atribuciones constitucionales, nadie en el gobierno da señales de cuál es la estrategia para resolver la crisis ni cuáles serán los próximos pasos.
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SEE IT: Maine voters sound off on Platner’s divisive campaign as crucial primary nears: ‘He’s a disgrace’

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PORTLAND, Maine — Voters in Maine are just one day away from deciding which Democrat they want to represent them in the U.S. Senate, and residents who spoke to Fox News are mixed on whether Graham Platner’s swirling controversies disqualify him from seeking the office.
«He’s a disgrace to every veteran that has PTSD like I do, because he’s using it as an excuse to cover up his own personal failings,» Bill, a Peaks Island resident and military veteran, told Fox News, referencing Platner leaning into his PTSD struggles as a combat veteran.
«You do not abuse women because you were in combat. You do not say things about trans people. You do not wear Nazi symbols because you were in combat. That is because of who you are,» Bill said. «He’s a little bitty, well-to-do guy hiding behind his status as a veteran and not acknowledging himself as a failed human being.»
WATCH: MAINE VOTERS DIVIDED ON PLATNER AS SCANDALS SHADOW DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
Maine voters are divided over Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner as he heads into Tuesday’s primary amid a series of personal controversies. (Fox News)
As the primary nears, Platner is facing criticism from both the left and the right over allegations of abuse from former girlfriends, sexually explicit messages allegedly sent to women during the early days of his marriage, a Nazi-linked tattoo and online comments mocking a Purple Heart veteran.
Mike, a Maine voter, said Platner’s tattoo made his decision a «no-brainer,» saying it was difficult to believe the candidate did not know the Totenkopf symbol on his chest had been used by Nazi death camp guards.
«Nothing good about him,» Mike said. «Anybody with a Nazi tattoo, and it’s not a Bugs Bunny tattoo, okay? It’s like, ‘Oh my God, I got a tattoo, I didn’t know what it was.’ If he was honest about it, and said, ‘Hey, it was a mistake. I got a Nazi tattoo, and it’s stupid. I was drunk and I was in the service,’ then maybe that’s one thing. But at that point, it’s a no-brainer for me.»
DEMOCRATIC MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE GRAHAM PLATNER CONFRONTED BY MS NOW HOST ABOUT TATTOO CONTROVERSY

Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to an overflow crowd outside a campaign event Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo)
When asked if Democrats should drop Platner, Mike said, «Of course they should,» adding that Democrats are standing by Platner because they see him as their best chance to unseat Sen. Susan Collins.
«I mean, it’s like they’re locked in now. This has nothing to do with being a Democrat or Republican. They want to get rid of Susan Collins, take over the Senate, and that’s the bottom line. He could be Adolf Hitler. It doesn’t matter who he is. It’s just the fact that they want to take over the Senate, and that’s their only option right now.»
Karen, a Rockland resident, also questioned whether Platner’s scandals should be overlooked, saying they reflect on his character.
«I think it’s crazy,» Karen said. «I think there’s a lot of things about him that people should understand. They say, ‘Oh, it’s personal,’ but then that also indicates his character.»
Other Mainers who spoke to Fox News struck a different tone, including Holly, a Belfast resident.
«Nobody’s perfect. Everyone makes mistakes,» Holly said. «He’s apologized for the mistakes he’s made, and he’s taken action about it. If you listen to what he’s about in terms of policy, he is very much saying the right things for Maine and the right thing for the country more broadly, and I think he’s a very good candidate.»
GRAHAM PLATNER BLASTS NEW ALLEGATIONS AS ‘FALSE ACCUSATIONS’: ‘MAINE, YOU HAVE MY BACK’

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, points to a covered tattoo that was previously recognized as a Nazi symbol during an interview in Portland, Maine, on Oct. 22, 2025. (WGME via AP)
Claire, a Brooklin resident, said voters should focus less on Platner’s past and more on his candidacy, saying, «He’s the best candidate by far, and probing into the minutiae of his personal relationships when you don’t do that for any other candidate is ridiculous.»
One voter argued that working-class candidates should not be expected to have spotless records.
«If we want folks who are representing us from the working class, they’re not necessarily going to have a groomed and perfect political record coming into politics,» Paul, a Bar Harbor resident, said.
Kathy, a Rockland resident, said she was willing to look past Platner’s «baggage,» saying «He’s got new ideas, and he’s saying things for the people and about the people.»
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Platner, widely believed to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate, heads into a Tuesday night primary election where Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and former senior government official David Costello are on the ballot.
If victorious, Platner will square off against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
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‘You’re destroying your countries’: Is Europe finally heeding Trump’s warning on illegal immigration?

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Earlier in June, the European Union appeared to finally react to concerns raised by President Donald Trump and many European voters over illegal immigration by introducing tougher border entry rules for the 27-nation bloc.
The EU agreed on new, stricter rules regarding migration and asylum. The laws are specifically designed to ensure that illegal/undocumented migrants who enter the bloc are processed and, where necessary, quickly sent to deportation centers in countries outside the EU.
People seeking asylum will be screened for identity, security, and their health before even entering any asylum system. The border officials will now track and record non-EU citizens entering and exiting the bloc. Plus, it will use biometric data such as fingerprints and facial recognition. And all member states must now help one another and share information.
The Associated Press reported that the provisional deal struck by the EU’s three main institutions is expected to go to EU lawmakers and governments, where approval is expected.
EUROPEAN NATIONS DEMAND POWER TO DEPORT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO COMMIT CRIMES
Mostly illegal migrant men are gathered by Greek coast guard officers after disembarking from a cargo ship, in the port of Lavrio, south of Athens, on July 10, 2025. The migrants were rerouted from Crete, where more than 2,000 people have arrived from Libya in recent days, sparking anger among local authorities and tourism operators. (Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images)
Alan Mendoza, founder and executive director of the Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital that «The EU’s demography is changing Europe’s culture. We are now having to deal with people who are not integrating with the local customs.»
While the U.K. is not part of the EU, he said, «Britain’s efforts are behind the new EU rules.» Noting the country has «not managed to have offshore migrant holding centers, which would make sure Britain is not seen as a soft touch.»

Illegal migrants try to board smugglers’ boats in an attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines, northern France on Sept. 27, 2025. (Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP via Getty Images)
Other experts say the longer countries take to fix the problem, the harder it will be to deal with. Some say it’s already too late.
While Europe’s workaday men and women have clearly seen the problems of illegal immigration for years, their leaders are only just getting the message.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City on Sept. 23, 2025. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
President Donald Trump told world leaders about the damage caused by a flood of undocumented migrants into Europe during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly last year. «You’re destroying your countries,» he said. «Europe is in serious trouble; they’ve been invaded by a force of illegal aliens like nobody’s ever seen before.»
JD VANCE’S WARNING ON EUROPE’S FUTURE SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON CONTINENT’S GROWING LIST OF PROBLEMS

Migrants from Tunisia and Libya arrive on an Italian Coast Guard boat at the Pelagie Island of Lampedusa, Italy, on Aug. 1, 2020. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images)
Just last week, Vice President JD Vance commented on the stabbing death of the 18-year-old British man who was stabbed to death.
In part, Vance posted, «Henry Nowak died the same way a civilization dies: abandoned, handcuffed by authorities who neither trusted nor cared for him, and accused of hate crimes he did not commit. His murder is as tragic as it is enraging. He should still be alive today, and he would be if the last few generations of European elites had stood their ground against the politics of self-hatred and the mass invasion of migrants, many of whom despise the West and the people who love it.»
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also made reference to the topic during a speech to commemorate D-Day in France on the weekend. «Sadly, today, different European beaches are stormed by different dangerous ideologies. Beaches in Spain and Italy and Greece and Bulgaria, boats and men arrive. When will European capitals do something about that invasion? Or is it too late? I pray not, and I believe not,» he said.
Elsewhere in the EU, Spain seems to have broken with the rest of the bloc on its new stance on undocumented immigration. The country decided to legalize half a million undocumented migrants.

A migrant walks by a makeshift settlement where migrants evicted from a former high school last week are camping outdoors in the middle of winter in Badalona, Spain, Dec. 26, 2025. (Bruna Casas / Reuters)
«When undocumented migrants arrive, they get papers, and they get social security,» Javier Negre, owner of the La Derecha Diario newspaper, told Fox News Digital. He says a lot of the push to house migrants has come via nongovernmental organizations. «NGOs had a big business, and they promoted illegal immigration,» he says.
Another problem is that many undocumented migrants don’t choose to integrate into their new domicile. «They don’t have the same values,» Negre said. «We import a lot of people, and some realize they can steal iPhones and wallets,» he said, commenting on the rise in crimes.
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Critics of the move mostly came from the European left and NGOs. Mélissa Camara, from the French Green party, said the deal was «a historic setback» for human rights in the bloc,» the Associated Press reported.
«The legalization of return hubs outside the European Union, the green light for the detention of minors, home visits inspired by ICE practices: the legal arsenal serving a xenophobic ideology is now complete,» she said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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