Tear gas as Bolivian medics protest new health law
The decree, signed into law by President Luis Arce this month has angered health workers and doctors' unions because it bans them from striking during the coronavirus pandemic emergency period, and permits the hiring of foreign medical personnel.
Bolivian healthcare workers began striking on Friday (February 19), demanding the emergency law be repealed, claiming it is unconstitutional and restricts the right to protest.
Health workers said that during the national strike they will not suspend care for COVID-19 patients and emergency services.
