Bolivian Transporters Protest Fuel Crisis, Rejecting Decree 5400

Bolivian Transporters Protest Fuel Shortages and Decree 5400 Santa Cruz, Bolivia – On June 10, 2025, Bolivian transporters took to the streets of Santa Cruz in a significant protest against Supreme Decree 5400 and ongoing fuel shortages. The demonstration, which involved hundreds of participants, saw transporters march to the offices of YPFB (Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos), the state-owned oil company. The protest highlights growing concerns about the impact of the decree on the transportation sector and the broader economy. One participant, Bismarck Daza, Executive of the Federation of the 16th of November, stated, "We completely reject Decree 5400. We believe this decree is detrimental to the transport sector and reflects the sentiments of our members. This decree will limit our gasoline transport, particularly for those of us who use GNV." Another participant, Egundo Ricaldes, Executive of the Santa Cruz Transport Union, emphasized the severity of the situation, saying, "This is just the beginning, because we will continue to escalate our mobilizations. This government does not guarantee diesel or gasoline fuel, and that infamous decree must be repealed." The protest underscores the urgent need for a resolution to the fuel crisis and the concerns of the transportation sector regarding the economic implications of Decree 5400. The government's response to these demands will be crucial in determining the future course of these protests.