Bolivian teachers clash with police at protest
STORY: Protesters threw fireworks and hurled flaming pieces of cardboard at police, who responded with tear gas.
The rally began as a peaceful demonstration through one of La Paz's main avenues, but quickly spiralled out of control as police officers blocked their passage to the Ministry of Education.
One protesting teacher told Reuters it was "a shame" that the education minister is refusing dialogue and responding to demands in this way.
Bolivia's Education Ministry said in a statement it was willing to find solutions to the teacher's demands and urged them not to abandon talks.
