Reuters: Bolivian deputy interior minister killed by miners: media

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Bolivian deputy interior minister killed by miners: media

Bolivian Deputy Interior Minister Rodolfo Illanes has been beaten to death by striking mineworkers after being kidnapped, local media reported on Thursday.

Earlier a government spokesman told a news conference Illanes had been kidnapped by striking mineworkers and might be at risk of being tortured.

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At least one person was killed and dozens injured in Bolivia on Thursday (August 24) after miners and riot police exchanged sticks of dynamite and tear gas during a protest to demand better work conditions.

The National Federation of Mining Cooperatives of Bolivia (FENCOMIN), once strong allies of President Evo Morales, has decided to embark on an indefinite protest after negotiations over mining legislation failed.

The FENCOMIN slammed the latest killing, blaming it on heavy-handed authorities. It is the second death since the upsurge in violent protests.

But police have denied accusations of being rough-handed with protesters, saying miners are exchanging rifles to stir up violence.

 

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This is exactly why Obama and Clinton never visit coal country

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At least one person was killed and dozens injured in Bolivia on Thursday (August 24) after miners and riot police exchanged sticks of dynamite and tear gas during a protest to demand better work conditions.

Just how bad are those working condition?