Bolivia Highway Blockade Planned Amidst Economic Crisis

Bolivian Citizens to Block Highway Amid Fuel Shortages and Rising Food Prices San Julián, Bolivia – Residents of San Julián, Bolivia, are planning a highway blockade starting at midnight tonight, June 15, 2025, to protest the ongoing fuel shortages and soaring prices of essential goods. The blockade is expected to severely disrupt traffic along the crucial Santa Cruz-Beni highway, a major transportation route in the country. "We've waited so long, we've given them opportunities, but nothing has changed," said one protester interviewed in the video, expressing the widespread frustration among residents. "The lines are long, nothing is normalizing, and the prices are sky-high." The protest highlights the growing economic hardship faced by many Bolivians. The protesters' demands include an immediate increase in fuel supplies, a reduction in the cost of the basic food basket, and the resignation of several national authorities. The situation is expected to escalate as more people join the demonstration. The government has yet to respond publicly to the planned roadblock, and the potential for further unrest remains high. The coming days will be critical in determining how the government addresses the protesters' concerns and aims to resolve the crisis.