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Clowns take to the streets of Bolivia to protest decree that could crush their livelihoods
Dozens of clowns, tailors, and photographers protested a decree restricting school celebrations to weekends, risking their main source of income, union leaders said.
- Dozens of clowns marched through Bolivia on Monday to protest a government decree that limits extracurricular activities, threatening their livelihoods.
- The new mandate requires schools to comply with 200 days of lessons each year, effectively banning schools from hosting special events where these entertainers are frequently employed.
- Tailors and photographers joined the march as Bolivia grapples with an economic crisis, amplifying concerns beyond the entertainment sector.
- Wilder Ram, known as Zapallito, told journalists that "children need to laugh," while government officials promised to consider these critiques for the 2027 school year.
- Under the decree issued by President Rodrigo Paz, celebrations will no longer be authorized during regular school days, though they can be held voluntarily on weekends.
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Fact Sheet: A group of clowns protested in Bolivia against an educational resolution that limits extracurricular cultural activities, affecting informal workers in a context of high informality and economic crisis. Tap to see the full context. Context: The clowns protested the modification of two articles of a ministerial regulation that eliminates the "civic hour" on specific dates. Wilder Ramírez, known as "Zapallito," mentioned that many fami…
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
42% Left
L 42%
C 33%
R 25%
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