Bolivia marks seven weeks of blockades and political tension
Bolivia is facing its seventh week of blockades as the Government awaits a response from the Bolivian Workers' Center (COB) to initiate a dialogue. Additionally, the Ministry of Defense has instructed the military to remain loyal, while a slight relief in food supplies has been reported in Sucre.
The country has officially entered its seventh consecutive week of road blockades. Despite pressure from various departmental labor centers to start a dialogue with the Government, the Bolivian Workers' Center (COB) has not yet responded to these requests. Regarding this conflict, former Vice President García Linera stated that the mobilization has reached its "expansion limit," although he warned that the defense of indigenous rights is a process that is just beginning.
Given the persistence of the crisis, the Minister of Defense made a direct appeal to the Armed Forces. The official requested that the military act with serenity, firmness, and absolute loyalty to the Political Constitution of the State. The message emphasizes the need to maintain humility in command during this period of national instability.
In the capital, Sucre, a gradual improvement in the arrival of basic products has been observed. This Sunday, more than 30 trucks loaded with potatoes and various vegetables arrived in the city from Potosí and other provinces. This influx of supplies has allowed local markets to begin restocking after days of shortages caused by the conflicts.
Regarding the weather, the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi) forecast extreme temperatures for this Monday, June 15. Thermometers are expected to drop to -6°C in certain regions of the country, while cloudy skies will prevail in eastern Bolivia during the day.
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