Highway Blockade in Bolivia: Protest Erupts Over Evo Morales Candidacy

Cochabamba-Santa Cruz Highway Blocked in Protest Over Evo Morales Candidacy A highway blockade occurred on Friday, May 16, 2025, on the Cochabamba-Santa Cruz route in Bolivia. The protest was organized by members of the Federation of Tropical Carrasco Communities, who allege mistreatment of their fellow marchers who had traveled to La Paz to register Evo Morales's presidential candidacy. One protester stated, "If the central government doesn’t listen to our peaceful demonstrations, the bases will take action." The blockade caused significant traffic disruption. The government has yet to respond to the protesters' demands.