“EEUU no se metan a probl3ma boliviano”, dirigente de la COB pide a Paz humildad y bajar a dialogar

#Live “I ask the US not to interfere in Bolivian affairs,” COB leader asks Paz for humility and to come down to dialogue with mobilized grassroots members The general secretary of the Bolivian Workers' Central (COB), Claudio Choque, stated that he is unaware of any arrest warrant against him and maintained that the pressure tactics are being driven by social organizations. “I am unaware of any arrest warrant against me,” he stated. He also indicated that “the blockade is not a request from leaders, it is from various sectors” and that “it is not a crime to represent social sectors.” Choque stated that “it is not a crime to represent organizations” and affirmed that a COB assembly and peasant organizations are demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. “They want to demonize the leaders of these sectors,” he added. Regarding the political situation, he maintained that “Rodrigo Paz is paying the price for breaking promises.” He also stated, “I ask the United States not to interfere in Bolivia’s problems,” referring to the fact that the North American country had expressed its support for Rodrigo Paz in the face of the blockades and “narco-terrorism.” The leader affirmed that “Rodrigo, sooner or later, must engage in dialogue” and indicated that social organizations are demanding changes in the government team. “We are asking for changes in his cabinet,” he stated. He also asked the president to prioritize dialogue. “President Paz, show willingness, don’t threaten,” he declared. He also pointed out that “Rodrigo removed the Wiphala flag from the Government Palace” and added, “President, propose a dialogue” and “Rodrigo, be humble, come down to talk.” Regarding the announced legal proceedings against leaders, Choque affirmed that “prosecuting and imprisoning leaders is not the solution” and reiterated that “prosecuting leaders is not the solution.” He added that “we, the leaders, are spokespeople for the grassroots.” Regarding Mario Argollo's situation, he indicated that “Mario Argollo is safe and sound.” Finally, he maintained that the president “is wrong to prosecute leaders” and asserted: “We will not run away; we stand with the grassroots.” #DTV #National #dtv #lapaz #bolivia #national #live #oruro #redgigavision #beni #latest