Bolivia agricultural sectors protest diesel shortages and new pricing

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Agricultural and livestock producers in Bolivia are escalating protests and declaring emergencies due to diesel shortages and the implementation of Decreto Supremo 5676. This decree sets a new diesel price of Bs 18 per liter for large consumers, a move that sectors claim incentivizes the black market and increases production costs.

In Santa Cruz, the sorghum harvest is at risk, with potential production losses estimated between 10% and 20% if fuel scarcity persists. Similarly, the dairy and pig farming sectors report significant distress; the Association of Pig Farmers (Adepor) warns that 20% of pig farms are facing total economic bankruptcy, contributing to a rise in pork prices from Bs 25 to Bs 40.

Producers in various regions, including Oruro, Potosí, and Beni, have announced road blockades and ‘tractorazos’ to demand the repeal of the decree. They argue the shortage and price hikes threaten national food security by disrupting the supply of grains, milk, and meat.

Entities

Adepor · Bolivia · Confederación Agropecuaria Nacional · Cámara Agropecuaria del Oriente · Henry Chávez · Mario Moreno · Promasor · Reinaldo Seas

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The government maintains the diesel price at Bs 9.80 for individuals and transporters while setting a new scheme for large consumers. elnortealdia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 20% of pig farms are in total economic bankruptcy due to the fuel crisis. eju.tv
[○ 1 SOURCE] Diesel shortages could cause losses of 10% to 20% in the sorghum harvest. www.leo.bo
[● 3 SOURCES] Decreto Supremo 5676 establishes a price of Bs 18 per liter of diesel for large consumers. elnortealdia.com · ahoradigital.net · lapatria.bo
[○ 1 SOURCE] The price of pork has increased from Bs 25-26 to approximately Bs 40. eju.tv
[● 2 SOURCES] A producer reduced his sown area from 600 to 200 hectares due to fuel shortages and rising costs. www.leo.bo · noticiaslatam.lat