El Alto Roadblock: Residents Protest Crisis with Bonfires

Residents of El Alto, Bolivia, blocked the road to Laja early Tuesday morning to protest the ongoing crisis in the country. The demonstration took place in the Franz Tamayo zone, near a building known as the "Casa Amarilla." "We are tired of the situation; we need solutions," said one of the protesters, whose identity was not revealed for security reasons. The protesters lit several bonfires, creating a tense atmosphere and disrupting traffic. The blockade highlights the growing discontent among the population and the urgent need for government action. The event underscores the significant social and political challenges currently facing El Alto and Bolivia.