Farmers and police engaged in violent clashes in La Paz, Bolivia, as protests against President Rodrigo Paz and the nation’s economic policies escalated. Demonstrators threw rocks at law enforcement officials, prompting police to respond with tear gas. The unrest is part of a broader, weeks-long political crisis stemming from economic concerns that are paralyzing large sections of the country. The protests reflect widespread dissatisfaction with the current economic situation and government response. No information regarding injuries or arrests has been immediately released. The ongoing crisis highlights growing tensions between the government and various sectors of Bolivian society. Negotiations between the government and protest leaders have so far failed to yield a resolution.