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Bolivia's blockade crisis leaves at least 16 dead as the government calls unions to talks
Bolivia's seven-week road blockade crisis, driven by demands for President Rodrigo Paz's resignation, has resulted in at least 16 deaths. The government called the Bolivian Workers' Center (COB) to dialogue, but the union confederation had not confirmed attendance by midday.
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