Sad faces all round as Bolivia’s clowns protest over decree threatening their livelihoods

Clowns in Bolivia have been upset by a new school mandate that cuts off the events from which they earn a living Dozens of clowns marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital on Monday to protest against a government decree that limits extracurricular activities in schools, threatening their livelihoods. Wearing full face paint and their signature red…

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Clowns in Bolivia have been upset by a new school mandate that cuts off the events from which they earn a living Dozens of clowns marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital on Monday to…
• Wearing full face paint and their signature red noses, the clowns gathered 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 schools from hosting the special events where the entertainers are frequently employed.
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Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Clowns in Bolivia have been upset by a new school mandate that cuts off the events from which they earn a living Dozens of clowns marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital on Monday to…
• Wearing full face paint and their signature red noses, the clowns gathered 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 schools from hosting the special events where the entertainers are frequently employed.
• Continue reading...

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Clowns in Bolivia have been upset by a new school mandate that cuts off the events from which they earn a living Dozens of clowns marched through the streets of Bolivia’s capital on Monday to…
• Wearing full face paint and their signature red noses, the clowns gathered 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 schools from hosting the special events where the entertainers are frequently employed.