tear gas

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Police have used tear gas to block demonstrators from swarming government buildings in La Paz, where protest blockades have depleted food supplies and pushed prices up.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Collins said that after he was shot, agents began deploying tear gas, which further irritated his throat and eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The Lagos State government says it is unaware of their personnel using tear gas or of deaths linked to the demolitions.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

First, security forces fired tear gas at the protesters, she said.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

"Mines" were placed to set off firecrackers or trigger tear gas.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple