US diplomat Landau says he spoke with Bolivia's Paz, concerned about situation there

U.S. ​Deputy ‌Secretary of State ​Christopher Landau said he ‌spoke with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Tuesday and ‌was very concerned ‌about the situation in the South American country.

Demonstrations that ⁠began ​with ⁠strikes in early May have grown ⁠into a nationwide movement ​involving labor unions, miners, transport ⁠workers and rural groups. ⁠Protesters ​are pressing Paz’s government to roll ⁠back austerity measures and address rising ⁠living ⁠costs, with some calling for his ‌resignation.