Bolivia Road Blockades: Protests Intensify Amidst Economic Hardship

Road blockades cripple transport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, as protests against rising prices and fuel shortages intensify. Five days of demonstrations have led to blockages in San Julián, Ascensión de Guarayos, and Santa Rosa de la Roca. Police confirmed the blockades, with protesters demanding the resignation of President Luis Arce Catacora. "These mobilizations interrupt the transit between Santa Cruz, the Beni department, and part of Chiquitanía," stated a UNitel reporter. The protests highlight the economic hardship faced by many Bolivians, with one protester stating, "We can't afford to live anymore." The suspension of bus ticket sales in the terminal underscores the severity of the situation. The indefinite nature of the blockades, as stated by Evo Morales supporters, suggests the crisis may continue.