
Sad faces all round as Bolivia’s clowns protest over decree threatening their livelihoods
March 31, 2026
The Guardian
Clowns in Bolivia are upset by mandate that stops schools hosting events from which they earn a livingDozens of clowns have marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital to protest against a government decree that limits extracurricular activities in schools, threatening their livelihoods.Wearing full face paint and their signature red noses, the clowns gathered on Monday in front of the ministry of education in La Paz to oppose a decree published in February.

The new mandate says schools must comply with 200 days of lessons each year – in effect banning them from hosting the special events where the entertainers are frequently employed. Continue reading...
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