Santa Cruz Minibuses Ignore Nationwide Strike Amid Fuel Crisis

Santa Cruz Minibuses Defy Nationwide Strike Amid Fuel Crisis Santa Cruz, Bolivia – A nationwide transport strike planned for June 3, 2025, due to fuel shortages and economic hardship, was met with defiance in Bolivia's capital city. While the strike was called in response to the ongoing fuel crisis and economic difficulties, many minibus drivers chose to continue their routes, prioritizing the needs of the city's residents. Unitel Bolivia's report captured the scene, showing minibuses navigating city streets. The video includes interviews with drivers who explained their decision. "The population doesn't want us to stop," one driver stated, highlighting the impact of the strike on daily life. Another driver emphasized the lack of communication from union leaders, stating, "They haven't told us anything, that's why we're not participating." Despite the continued service, the video also showed a peaceful demonstration by other transport workers who were adhering to the strike. They expressed their concerns about fuel shortages and the economic impact on their livelihoods. The situation underscores the complex challenges facing the transport sector and the city's residents.