Bolivian media reported that 22 were injured in the protest, several of them journalist covering the event. Morales' cabinet called the police response excessive, and fired the newly appointed state police commander who had only assumed the office two hours beforehand. Government Minister Alicia Munoz, said "we will not permit any more acts of violence or acts of repression against the social sectors who, in this case, were demonstrating peacefully."
Bolivian media reported that 22 people were injured during a protest, with several journalists on the scene to document the event. Morales' cabinet deemed the police response excessive and immediately removed the newly appointed state police chief, who had only taken office just two hours earlier. Government Minister Alicia Munoz stated "we will not permit any more acts of violence or repression against peaceful protesters."