Nicaraguans Boo President Bolaños and Demand his Resignation Managua, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of Nicaraguans booed President Enrique Bolaños, and demanded his resignation Tuesday, when Bolaños tried to stop a protest march against the high cost of living in Nicaragua. President Bolaños" entourage met with home-made mortars, water bombs and stones thrown by the demonstrators, who were repelled by anti-riot forces. In the clash, the President"s eldest son Enrique Bolaños Abaunza, received a head injury and was taken to the Military Hospital. Local TV reports showed images of more than 300 police officers and Special Forces agents surrounding the installations of the presidential house. It is estimated that more than 10,000 people marched through Managua"s main streets and avenues chanting "Bolaños, Resign!" Popular actions in most of the provinces, and the blocking of the Pan American Highway, were also reported. sus/tac/rga/rr/jwp |