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El presidente de Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz, sostuvo este domingo que el decreto 5503, que retiró la subvención a los combustibles, “cumplió su función” y se mantendrá como una “conquista económica”, al tiempo que anunció un “nuevo decreto” con el que se comprometieron sus ministros con los sindicatos que rechazaban la norma.

En un mensaje televisado, Paz destacó el diálogo desarrollado por sus ministros en los últimos diez días con distintos sectores, incluida la Central Obrera Boliviana (COB), que mantenía protestas callejeras desde diciembre y bloqueos de carreteras desde el pasado martes para exigir la abrogación del decreto 5503.

“Con ese diálogo, el decreto 5503 cumplió su función, conquista económica, conquista social, pero necesitamos dar un nuevo paso, necesitamos un nuevo decreto”, sostuvo el gobernante.

El anuncio ocurre después de que los ministros acordasen con la COB la abrogación del decreto 5503, emitido el 17 de diciembre, y la elaboración de una nueva norma en la que se mantenga el retiro de la subvención a los combustibles, pero que anule otras disposiciones que generaron rechazo en esos sectores.

El presidente sostuvo que “Bolivia necesita orden, control y estabilidad, pero sobre todo crecer”, por lo que ahora “comenzará la etapa que dará lugar a un nuevo decreto para consolidar” las “conquistas económicas y sociales” establecidas en sus poco más de dos meses de gestión.

Paz ratificó que el retiro de la subvención permitió un ahorro diario de US$ 10 millones “que significan obras y empleos”, pero que por cada día de bloqueos de carreteras se perdieron “US$ 20 millones en obras, empleos y producción”.

“La subvención se eliminó y eso es una conquista económica y eso no va a cambiar”, insistió.

También sostuvo que el “futuro” que se está construyendo “está en riesgo cuando algunos prefieren el caos antes que un país que funcione” y señaló que los bloqueos “impiden que Bolivia se cure” de la crisis que viene arrastrando en los últimos años.

Además, destacó que en el país hay “muy buenos dirigentes” sindicales que son “honestos y transparentes”, pero que hay otros “que mienten y que se ocultan detrás del bloqueo” y que “promueven el conflicto mientras protegen sus privilegios”.

Por esto, anunció que en los próximos meses dialogará personalmente “con las bases” de sindicatos y organizaciones sociales “para que no haya esos malos dirigentes que les mienten”.

La COB y los sindicatos campesinos, que fueron aliados políticos de los Gobiernos de Evo Morales (2006-2019) y Luis Arce (2020-2025), realizaron protestas callejeras que fueron escalando hasta llegar a los bloqueos de carreteras desde el pasado martes en contra del decreto 5503.

Esa norma estableció precios de 6,96 bolivianos (un dólar) por litro de gasolina especial, 11 bolivianos (1,58 dólares) para la gasolina premium y 9,80 bolivianos (1,40 dólares) para el diésel, entre otros, lo que supone aumentos de 86 % y del 162 % respecto a los costos subvencionados que estuvieron vigentes por más de 20 años.

Los sindicatos también cuestionaban el decreto porque consideran que abre la posibilidad de la venta de los recursos naturales y las empresas estatales de Bolivia a capitales extranjeros, algo que el Gobierno ha negado.

La norma dispuso otras medidas complementarias, como el incremento del salario mínimo, de 2.750 a 3.300 bolivianos (395 a 474 dólares), y aumentos de un bono escolar y de la renta para adultos mayores sin aportes a la seguridad social que, según lo acordado entre el Gobierno y la COB, se mantendrán en el nuevo decreto.

Tras el acuerdo firmado este domingo en la tarde, la COB dispuso el cese de todas las medidas de presión.

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(CNN) — Anti-government protests have erupted across all 31 of Iran’s provinces in a wave of unrest that marks the biggest challenge to the regime in years.

An ongoing communications shutdown – which experts say is unprecedented in its scale – was imposed by authorities on Thursday and has mostly isolated the country from the outside world amid the deadly unrest.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran if security forces respond with force against protesters, hundreds of whom are reported to have been killed. Thousands more have been arrested.

As public anger continues to build, here’s what you need to know.

What triggered the protests?

The protests began around a fortnight ago in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation but have spread to more than 180 cities and towns across the country, morphing into general protests against the regime.

Concerns over inflation came to a head when the prices of basic goods like cooking oil and chicken dramatically spiked, with some products vanishing from shelves altogether.

Exacerbating the situation was a decision by the central bank to end a program allowing some importers to access cheaper US dollars compared to the rest of the market – which led shopkeepers to increase prices and some to shutter their doors, sparking the demonstrations.

The move by the bazaaris, as shopkeepers are known, is a drastic measure for a group traditionally supportive of the Islamic Republic.

The reformist government attempted to alleviate the pressure by offering direct cash handouts of almost $7 per month to the entire population, but the move failed to quell the unrest.

How widespread are the protests and how many people have died?

The unrest is the biggest in scale since 2022, when the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the religious police prompted the widespread “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests.

Fueled by poverty and sometimes ethnic inequality, crowds chanted “Death to Khamenei,” directly challenging Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate authority over the nation’s religious and state affairs.

Nearly 500 protesters, including at least eight children, have been killed since demonstrations began, according to US-based Human Rights Activist New Agency (HRANA). It said more than 10,000 individuals have also been arrested. CNN could not independently verify the numbers of those killed and arrested.

How are the protests different this time?

The fact that the recent protests began with the bazaaris – a powerful force for change in Iran’s history and seen as loyal to the regime – is notable.

The enduring alliance between the bazaaris and the clergy in Iran saw the shopkeepers play a crucial role as kingmakers across Iran’s history. It was their support of those very clergymen that eventually helped the Islamic Revolution of 1979 succeed, giving the rebels a financial backbone that led to the fall of the shah, or monarch.

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Greenland’s untapped mineral wealth has put the island at the top of President Donald Trump’s wish list. With opposition growing, he is escalating his rhetoric and is now threatening to take the territory “the hard way.”

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

1⃣ Iran protests

More than 500 people have been killed as Iran enters a third week of nationwide anti-government protests. A communications blackout imposed by authorities has now lasted over three days, and demonstrations have spread beyond Iran’s borders. In Los Angeles, a person was detained after driving a U-Haul truck through a crowd of anti-Iranian regime protesters, striking a man who was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Meanwhile, President Trump said Iran “called to negotiate,” as his administration considers potential military options for intervention. Iranian officials warned that American military and commercial bases would be targeted in retaliation if the US intervenes.

2⃣ Minnesota ICE shooting

Hundreds of additional Border Patrol officers are headed to Minneapolis as tensions flare following an ICE‑involved shooting last week that left a 37-year-old mother dead. Videos of the shooting are still emerging, and Minnesota officials are disputing the federal account of the incident while calling for greater transparency. More than 1,000 demonstrations were planned across the US over the weekend in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Saturday’s protest in the Twin Cities drew a crowd of thousands to the street where the shooting took place.

3⃣ Venezuela

President Trump on Sunday signaled a willingness to meet with Venezuela’s newly sworn-in president after the capture of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump is also set to meet this week with Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, though he has expressed doubts about her ability to lead a post-Maduro government. This comes as the Senate is expected to vote in the coming days on a measure to limit Trump’s war powers in Venezuela after he ordered the Maduro operation without congressional approval.

4⃣ Golden Globes

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards took place Sunday, celebrating some of the biggest hits in film and TV from the past year. Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy “One Battle After Another” had a huge night, winning four trophies — including Best Musical or Comedy, plus directing and screenplay honors — while Teyana Taylor took home Best Supporting Actress for the film in a tearful speech. On the TV side, Netflix’

By Alexandra Banner, CNN

Greenland’s untapped mineral wealth has put the island at the top of President Donald Trump’s wish list. With opposition growing, he is escalating his rhetoric and is now threatening to take the territory “the hard way.”

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

1⃣ Iran protests

More than 500 people have been killed as Iran enters a third week of nationwide anti-government protests. A communications blackout imposed by authorities has now lasted over three days, and demonstrations have spread beyond Iran’s borders. In Los Angeles, a person was detained after driving a U-Haul truck through a crowd of anti-Iranian regime protesters, striking a man who was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Meanwhile, President Trump said Iran “called to negotiate,” as his administration considers potential military options for intervention. Iranian officials warned that American military and commercial bases would be targeted in retaliation if the US intervenes.

2⃣ Minnesota ICE shooting

Hundreds of additional Border Patrol officers are headed to Minneapolis as tensions flare following an ICE‑involved shooting last week that left a 37-year-old mother dead. Videos of the shooting are still emerging, and Minnesota officials are disputing the federal account of the incident while calling for greater transparency. More than 1,000 demonstrations were planned across the US over the weekend in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Saturday’s protest in the Twin Cities drew a crowd of thousands to the street where the shooting took place.

3⃣ Venezuela

President Trump on Sunday signaled a willingness to meet with Venezuela’s newly sworn-in president after the capture of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump is also set to meet this week with Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, though he has expressed doubts about her ability to lead a post-Maduro government. This comes as the Senate is expected to vote in the coming days on a measure to limit Trump’s war powers in Venezuela after he ordered the Maduro operation without congressional approval.

4⃣ Golden Globes

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards took place Sunday, celebrating some of the biggest hits in film and TV from the past year. Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy “One Battle After Another” had a huge night, winning four trophies — including Best Musical or Comedy, plus directing and screenplay honors — while Teyana Taylor took home Best Supporting Actress for the film in a tearful speech. On the TV side, Netflix’s limited series “Adolescence” swept its categories, and medical drama “The Pitt” won Best Drama Series. The Globes also added a Best Podcast of the Year category, with Amy Poehler’s celebrity interview show, “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” securing the inaugural win.

5⃣ Federal Reserve

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