Mining officials accused of killing

Bolivian authorities have accused the president of a mining federation and two of his top officials of the killing of deputy interior minister Rodolfo Illanes amid a bitter strike.

Mr Illanes was kidnapped and beaten to death by striking mine workers on Thursday after going to the town of Panduro, 80 miles south of La Paz, to mediate in the dispute over mining laws and dwindling salaries.

Three protesters have been killed in clashes with riot police, stoking tensions.