Newborn's Life at Risk: Protesters Block Ambulance in Bolivia

Protesters Block Ambulance Carrying Newborn in Bolivia Villa Tunari, Bolivia – In a shocking incident that underscores the dangers of political protests, roadblocks set up by "evista" protesters in Villa Tunari on June 5th, 2025, prevented an ambulance from reaching a hospital with a newborn baby. The ambulance, belonging to the Villa Tunari health center, was stopped by the demonstrators. Medical personnel, facing this critical situation, were forced to transport the newborn, a mere month old, the rest of the way to the hospital on foot and by motorcycle. "The problem we faced yesterday involved our ambulance," explained a spokesperson for the Villa Tunari health center in an interview featured in the Bolivia TV report. "The road was completely blocked by protesters. They even inspected the ambulance to ensure we were transporting a patient." Another interviewee added, "We had to complete part of the journey on foot and by motorcycle, despite the late hour and cold weather." The incident highlights the human cost of political unrest and the potential dangers faced by emergency medical services. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the health center is filing a formal complaint with the Bolivian police. The baby is reported to be safe. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of ensuring safe passage for emergency vehicles during times of civil unrest. The health center's swift action and the determination of medical personnel ensured the baby's safety, despite the difficult circumstances.