El Alto Strike: Divided Community, Blocked Roads, and Tense Standoff

El Alto Strike: Residents Block Roads, Sparking Tensions in District 14 A city-wide strike in El Alto, Bolivia, on June 3, 2025, led to tense confrontations in District 14 as residents blocked roads and prevented minibuses from passing. The strike, which has brought parts of the city to a standstill, is causing division among residents. While some support the strike, others are angered by the disruption to their daily routines. "They shouldn't be charging fares during the strike," stated one resident, his voice filled with anger, as he confronted a minibus driver. "It's unfair to those of us participating." However, others expressed frustration with the roadblocks. One commuter, whose face was partially obscured in the video, said, "I need to get to work. This strike is affecting everyone, not just the drivers." The video shows residents placing rocks and other debris in the road, preventing vehicles from passing. The situation highlights the complexities of the strike and the differing perspectives of those involved. The local authorities have yet to issue a formal statement on the situation.