Bolivian Tin Miners Block Road, Demand Control

The Washington Post reported miners in Bolivia have blocked the roadway and are demanding control of a lucrative tin mine.

As quoted in the market news:

Interior Minister Carlos Romero says the miners have placed large rocks in the roads, forcing hundreds of cars to stop.

Heavily armed riot police are on hand but have not moved against the protesters.

The miners are demanding control of the lucrative Colquiri mine, 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of La Paz, which has been a point of dispute between them and a group working for a state-owned company.

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