Bolivian premier offers to resign amid crippling street protests

BOLIVIAN President Carlos Mesa has offered to resign, his 19-month-old government unravelling amid weeks of protests that have paralysed the capital.

Bolivian premier offers to resign amid crippling street protests

The announcement came after Israel said it would evacuate dozens of young Israelis - mainly backpackers - from La Paz because of the protests.

In a nationally televised address, Mr Mesa said he was submitting his resignation to congress, the second time this year he has offered to step down because of the street demonstrations.

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