Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz faces backlash as road blockades linger

President Rodrigo Paz is confronting mounting political pressure as Bolivia endures more than 40 days of road blockades that have caused deaths, economic hardship and food shortages. Opposition senator Marcela Guerrero said a trial of responsibilities could be pursued against Paz for inaction, while the Libre caucus announced plans to interpellate and possibly censure Minister of Government Marco Antonio Oviedo over the crisis. Legislator Edgar Zegarra pledged criminal proceedings against leaders of the protests, naming COB head Mario Argollo for alleged crimes against humanity. Tensions between Libre leader Jorge Tuto Quiroga and the government have escalated, with analysts debating whether the split will deepen. The episode reflects a deepening confrontation between the executive and opposition parties amid a prolonged social conflict.