Bolivia Corn Truck Looting: Police Intervention Sparks Public Outrage

A truck carrying sacks of corn was stopped by police on the Arequipa–La Paz highway in Bolivia on June 10, 2025, leading to a chaotic scene where local residents looted the cargo. The police suspected the corn was contraband. A woman, the apparent owner of the corn, was filmed expressing her distress, crying and pleading with the crowd. "¿Por qué se lo llevan?" she cried, her voice filled with anguish. The video captures the emotional turmoil of the situation, showing the woman's despair and the anger of some community members. While some residents sympathized with the woman, others joined in the looting, highlighting the complex social dynamics at play. The incident underscores the challenges faced by authorities in combating smuggling and the potential for such interventions to escalate into public disorder.