La Paz, Bolivia, May 10, 2012 / 11:04 am
In response to recent violent protests in the country, the Bishops of Bolivia called on public authorities to avoid confrontations in order to bring about authentic and responsible dialogue.
Conflict broke out after public transportation workers went on strike for 48 hours. The situation was made worse by a simultaneous strike by doctors and paramedics in the public health care system.
In a statement posted on their website, the bishops underscored the need to reach agreements “out of respect for the common good of all Bolivians.”
They stressed that negative attitudes such as intolerance, confrontation or the imposition of ideas or laws do not contribute to the building of the democratic society that Bolivia needs.