Bolivia faces unrest over diesel subsidies and threats to Evo Morales

Evo Morales diesel subsidy cocalero movement Supreme Decree 5676 YPFB

Bolivia is facing heightened social and political tension due to economic measures and threats of violence. Cocalero leader Vicente Choque has warned that security forces entering the Tropico region to target former president Evo Morales will not leave alive. Morales himself has alleged that a government operation is being planned to end his life using uniformed personnel.

Economic instability is being driven by Supreme Decree 5676, which ended diesel subsidies for large consumers, significantly increasing fuel costs. This move has faced backlash from the private sector and producers. Viceminister Hernán Paredes admitted the decree is causing problems and suggested it should be abrogated or modified. YPFB President Sebastián Daroca described the country's hydrocarbon situation as a structural crisis.

In response to potential unrest, the government has deployed the military to Yapacaní to prevent road blockades, stating that while peaceful protests are permitted, blockades will not be tolerated. Meanwhile, President Rodrigo Paz has launched a US$92.7 million emergency employment program focused on municipal paving to address economic concerns.

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Bolivia · Ernesto Justiniano · Evo Morales · Hernán Paredes · Rodrigo Paz · Trópico de Cochabamba · Vicente Choque · YPFB

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Cocalero leader Vicente Choque announced nationwide mobilizations starting August 26 in response to economic measures. www.cabildeodigital.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Cocalero leader Vicente Choque warned that security forces entering the Tropico region to target Evo Morales will not leave alive. www.cabildeodigital.com · www.bolivia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Bolivian government announced it will allow peaceful protests but will not tolerate road blockades. ahoradigital.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] YPFB President Sebastián Daroca described the hydrocarbons sector crisis as structural. www.riotimesonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Viceminister Hernán Paredes stated that Supreme Decree 5676 is causing significant problems and should be abrogated or modified. exitonoticias.com.bo · monteronoticias.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Supreme Decree 5676 established a higher diesel price of approximately Bs 18 per liter for large consumers. exitonoticias.com.bo · monteronoticias.com · www.riotimesonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Evo Morales claimed he received information that a government operation aims to kill him using uniformed personnel and hitmen. www.bolivia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Rodrigo Paz launched a US$92.7 million emergency employment program focused on municipal paving. www.riotimesonline.com