La Paz Chicken Crisis: Three-Day Delay Due to Roadblocks

Chicken shortage hits La Paz as roadblocks cause three-day delay. La Paz, Bolivia - The delivery of essential goods, including chicken, has been severely disrupted in La Paz due to ongoing roadblocks. Two trucks carrying chicken from Cochabamba took three days to reach their destination, instead of the usual eight hours, due to protests. "It's been three days, and it's really frustrating," said one transporter, "We had to take detours, and there's still no clear path." The chicken is selling at Bs 24 per kilo. The incident highlights the impact of political unrest on the city's food supply. Residents expressed concern over the disruption, emphasizing the need for a swift resolution to the protests.