Dynamite in Protests: the Legal Vacuum that Allows Its Use Despite the Ban

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Many miners consider the use of dynamite in protest marches to be a cultural tradition and a symbol of struggle as a "weapon of defense" against dictatorships. In Bolivia, the use of dynamite in demonstrations continues without clear regulation, despite incidents that have caused injury and material damage. This explosive, traditionally used by miners, has been widespread in social protests in several departments, mainly in La Paz.