2021-02-28 06:05:35 GMT2021-02-28 14:05:35(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
LA PAZ, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Bolivian government on Saturday said Gonzalo Rodriguez, vice minister in charge of fighting smuggling, has died from the novel coronavirus.
According to officials, Rodriguez was admitted to the hospital two weeks ago after contracting the disease. His situation eventually worsened and he passed away on Friday night.
Bolivian President Luis Arce expressed his regret over the vice minister's death and sent his condolences to his family.
"His spirit of solidarity and commitment to the people will be a light of inspiration along the way. Our condolences to his family. We are with them in their pain," he tweeted.