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Bolivians with Disabilities Protest in Defense of Their Rights

People with disabilities in Bolivia have taken to the streets in creative ways in recent weeks to pressure the government to increase their monthly disability subsidy.
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A woman with a physical disability is hoisted up a pedestrian bridge by fellow protesters during a rally demanding the government to increase their monthly disability subsidy, in La Paz, Bolivia, May 3, 2016.
A woman with a physical disability is hoisted up a pedestrian bridge by fellow protesters during a rally demanding the government to increase their monthly disability subsidy, in La Paz, Bolivia, May 3, 2016. Photo:Reuters
A woman with a physical disability and a child cry during a rally during a rally demanding the government to increase their monthly disability subsidy.
A woman with a physical disability and a child cry during a rally during a rally demanding the government to increase their monthly disability subsidy. Photo:Reuters
People with disabilities are campaigning for more financial support from the government.
People with disabilities are campaigning for more financial support from the government. Photo:Reuters
In Bolivia, people with disabilities currently receive an annual allowance of just US$145.
In Bolivia, people with disabilities currently receive an annual allowance of just US$145. Photo:Reuters
The protesters are demanding US$75 per month from the state to cover medical treatments.
The protesters are demanding US$75 per month from the state to cover medical treatments. Photo:Reuters
The current state allowance for disabled people works out at 30 cents per day.
The current state allowance for disabled people works out at 30 cents per day. Photo:Reuters
Demonstrators with physical disabilities try to get past a fence during a protest.
Demonstrators with physical disabilities try to get past a fence during a protest. Photo:Reuters
People with disabilities have organized hundreds-strong protests in recent weeks.
People with disabilities have organized hundreds-strong protests in recent weeks. Photo:Reuters
Riot police officers try to stop demonstrators with physical disabilities during a rally.
Riot police officers try to stop demonstrators with physical disabilities during a rally. Photo:Reuters
Riot police guard one of the entrances to Murillo square, during a protest.
Riot police guard one of the entrances to Murillo square, during a protest. Photo:Reuters
Published 4 May 2016
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