Manfred Reyes Villa Proposes Bs 5 Diesel and Anti-Blockade Law

Santa Cruz, Bolivia – Presidential candidate Manfred Reyes Villa, representing APB-SÚMATE, unveiled key proposals for the agricultural sector during a forum held in Santa Cruz on June 25, 2025. Among his core promises, Reyes Villa stated his commitment to selling diesel at 5 Bolivianos per liter without subsidies. "We have serious proposals from three companies to achieve this," he affirmed, holding a container marked with the number 5 during his speech. He also emphasized the urgent need for a law to prohibit blockades, which he described as detrimental to the nation's productivity. "We have to bring order to the country, end the blockades," Reyes Villa declared, highlighting the suffering of producers due to fuel shortages and disruptions. He expressed hope that the legislative body would approve such a law soon, asserting that his administration would prioritize its passage to ensure free transit and economic stability.