Bolivia’s defence minister Salinas steps down amid prolonged mass protests

The Star reports a leadership change in Bolivia’s defence ministry. Minister Luis Alberto Salinas has submitted his resignation. The decision follows several weeks of widespread protests. Demonstrators had been voicing discontent over government policies. No immediate successor was named in the report. The resignation may signal a response to public pressure. Political analysts will assess the impact on Bolivia’s security agenda. Future developments will depend on how the government fills the vacancy.