Bolivia Fuel Crisis: Government App Fails, Drivers Face Hours-Long Waits

La Paz Fuel Crisis: Government App Fails Drivers Amid Shortages La Paz, Bolivia is facing a fuel crisis, with citizens waiting in long lines for hours to obtain gasoline and diesel. The situation is exacerbated by the malfunctioning of a mobile application, developed by the National Agency of Hydrocarbons (ANH), which was intended to help drivers locate fuel stations with available supplies. Instead, the app is reportedly causing more confusion. "The application says there's fuel, but when we arrive, there's nothing," said one frustrated driver interviewed in the Red Uno report. Another added, "We've been waiting for hours, and the app is useless. It's making the situation even worse." The video footage shows extensive lines of vehicles at gas stations, illustrating the severity of the shortage. The report underscores the public's growing anger and frustration with both the fuel scarcity and the government's ineffective response. The incident highlights the challenges of implementing technological solutions to real-world problems and the importance of reliable information access during crises. The ANH has not yet commented on the app's failure and the ongoing fuel shortages.