Bolivia Protests: Highway Blockade in San Julián Amidst Economic Crisis

Protests and Roadblocks in San Julián, Bolivia: Fuel Shortages and Economic Crisis Fuel Unrest San Julián, Bolivia – June 6, 2025 – The second day of protests in San Julián, Bolivia, has seen a continued roadblock on a key highway, causing major disruption for hundreds of motorists and residents. Protesters, many of whom are transport workers, are demanding urgent government action to address the escalating economic crisis, fuel shortages, and rising prices of essential goods. "There is no passage through San Julián," reported Daniel Román, a journalist for Red Uno, at the scene. "This is the second day of the blockade, and the highway connecting Santa Cruz with the Beni department remains closed." The protesters' demands are wide-ranging. They are calling for the stabilization of fuel prices and a more affordable cost of living. One protester, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "We can't afford to live like this anymore. The prices are too high, and we can't get the fuel we need to work." The blockade is expected to continue, with a meeting planned among social movements to determine further actions. The government has yet to respond to the protesters' demands, and the situation remains tense.