Bolivian educators announce 24-hour national strike

The Confederation of Urban Education Workers of Bolivia has announced a 24-hour national strike scheduled for Friday, October 23. The strike is supported by 31 departmental and regional teacher federations across the country.

The mobilization is a protest against a government proposal to decentralize public education by transferring the administration of technical, technological, linguistic, and artistic institutes to regional governments. Union leaders argue that this change could fundamentally alter the educational system and create instability for teachers, students, and training centers.

Protest organizers have called on teachers, parents, and social organizations to join marches and demonstrations in various cities to defend the current model of free public education.