LA PAZ - Bolivian players have gone on strike until their demands for better working conditions are met.
The players' union (Fabol) decided to stop football activity, including training sessions, after Club Bolivar players reportedly had 15.5% of their wages deducted as taxes without prior warning.
Fabol also claim players are entitled to medical insurance and other benefits.
General secretary David Paniagua insists the extreme measure is justified.
He said: "Since last year, we have been working alongside the federation on specific points, following the decisions of the court. This relates to offering medical insurance and a model of a unique contract.
"We have arranged terms and the league organisers (LFPB) took responsibility but it has not come into effect. As Bolivar deducted money from the players' wages, we have forced the club give the money back but they have not done it yet."
Fabol's decision will affect national coach Erwin Sanchez's plans for the March 26 international friendly against Venezuela in Puerto Ordaz.
However, the strike does not involve Copa Libertadores matches as that is a continental championship, so San Jose will play Brazilian giants Santos on Wednesday.
