Risch, Colleagues Statement on Violent Protests in Bolivia

WASHINGTON--U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) today released the statement below on the ongoing violent attempts to destabilize Bolivia.

"We strongly condemn the ongoing violent attempts to undermine the democratically elected government in Bolivia, and the humanitarian crisis the violent protests have created.

"The United States strongly supports the democratic institutions of Bolivia, including the democratically elected government of President Rodrigo Paz. It's imperative the international community joins Bolivian efforts to stabilize its economy and promote economic prosperity. Finally, we urge the people of Bolivia to express themselves peacefully as their country take serious steps to overcome two decades of failed socialist economic policies."

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