Bolivia Today: Body in Suitcase, New Law, and Fuel Crisis

Bolivia Today: Body Found in Suitcase, Preclusion Law Approved, and Fuel Shortages Cause Chaos Santa Cruz, Bolivia – May 16, 2025 – A grim discovery was made today along the banks of the Piraí River in Santa Cruz. Fishermen found the lifeless body of a man inside a suitcase. Rebecca Javier, reporting live from the scene, stated, "This macabre discovery has generated much concern. Witnesses say a person threw the suitcase from a bridge into the river around 1 p.m." Police have taken the body to the La Pampa morgue for identification. Meanwhile, in La Paz, fuel shortages have caused significant traffic disruptions. Cesar Cardenas reported from Sopocachi, "There are long lines of vehicles waiting to get fuel at the Tupac Katari gas station. Drivers have been waiting for hours." In other news, the Bolivian Chamber of Deputies approved the preclusion law, a move that has been met with both support and opposition. The law is intended to guarantee upcoming elections, but some lawmakers have voiced concerns about its necessity. The events of the day highlight both tragedy and the challenges facing Bolivian citizens.