Curtis, Colleagues’ Statement on Violent Protests in Bolivia

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC);Jim Risch (R-ID), SFRC Chairman; Bernie Moreno (R-OH); and Rick Scott (R-FL) released the following statement on the ongoing violent attempts to destabilize Bolivia: “We strongly condemn the ongoing violent attempts to undermine the democratically elected government in Bolivia, and the humanitarian crisis the violent protests have created. “The United States strongly supports the democratic institutions of Bolivia, including the democratically elected government of President Rodrigo Paz. It’s imperative the international community joins Bolivian efforts to stabilize its economy and promote economic prosperity. Finally, we urge the people of Bolivia to express themselves peacefully as their country takes serious steps to overcome two decades of failed socialist economic policies.”