Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia

Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. A handful of protestors run across the road with smoke rising in the background Watch: Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia Protesters gathered in Bolivia's capital on Monday demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. Law enforcement officers deployed tear gas to control the crowds in La Paz as the latest demonstration formed part of weeks-long unrest within the country over economic pressures. Farmers, miners, teachers and indigenous communities were among thousands of protesters who took the street to call for higher wages and an end to the privatisation of state-owned companies Video from the city showed protestors chanting, starting fires and throwing objects. Public prosecutor Attorney General Roger Mariaca said an arrest warrant would be issued for the head of the largest union COB - Mario Argollo - accusing him of terrorism and inciting protests against the government. Locals call the shacks "suicide homes" with authorities planning a forced evacuation if necessary. Evo Morales said he survived an attempt on his life on Sunday, blaming the current government. It all started when the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers. The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north, declares the area a disaster zone because of heavy rain. Jhonattan Acosta had to resort to eating insects after getting lost while on a hunting trip a month ago. Demonstrators have prevented travellers crossing a border between Peru and Bolivia, after protesting for early elections. The BBC's Simon Reeve meets one of the last traditional miners in the world's largest salt flat. Firefighters tackling bushfires found an injured anteater in a scorched protected area. Wildlife flourishes on the infamous route linking Bolivia's capital with the Amazon rainforest. Our weekly video round-up of some of the stories that might have passed you by: In Case You Missed It. Some of the stories that you may have missed this week. The whirlwind, often mistaken for a tornado, came as a shock but appeared to cause no damage in Bolivia. Police say at least four people have died after heavy rain and hail hit Sucre. A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth. Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years. Journalists are now able to upload their work to a website so that if anything were to happen to them, their work could still be published. The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link. Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt. The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions. BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence. BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage. The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said. One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana. Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power. About 8.2 million people participated in the first drill of the year, achieving an average evacuation time of 1 minute and 52 seconds. A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic. BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle. The BBC's Will Grant is in Cuba's capital, Havana, where people lined the streets to pay tribute. BBC reporter Norberto Paredes is in Caracas as the Venezuelan government begins to release its political prisoners. The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations. BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation. Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.