Heavy transport in Bolivia denounces losses due to blockades and criticizes the COB
The situation on Bolivia's highways is critical due to a series of protests affecting circulation in the country. The heavy transport sector has expressed its strong dissatisfaction with the road blockades, pointing out that these pressure measures are causing serious economic problems for drivers and logistics companies.
Luis Alberto Añez, president of the National Chamber of Transport, recently stated that the Bolivian Workers' Center (COB) does not represent the interests of his sector. Transporters harshly criticize this trade union organization for promoting blockades that prevent free transit. Añez publicly questioned who will be held responsible for the financial losses suffered by workers for each day they spend stranded on the routes.
According to sector reports, it is estimated that there are currently more than 5,000 trucks stranded at different points on national highways. These vehicles transport essential products, food, and goods destined for foreign trade. The immobility of this fleet not only affects truck owners but also puts the supply of basic products in several regions of the country at risk.
Drivers trapped in the blockades report facing difficult conditions, spending entire days on the road without access to basic services or adequate food. For heavy transport, each day of inactivity represents a loss of income for which no one compensates them, creating a climate of frustration and tension between the drivers and the groups carrying out the protests.
The conflict remains ongoing, and no immediate solution is in sight. While the COB maintains its political and social stance, the transport sector demands guarantees from the government to be able to work and move freely throughout the national territory. Resolving this issue is essential to avoid a greater impact on the Bolivian economy and to ensure the well-being of its citizens.