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Bolivia transport strike planned following diesel subsidy removal
Bolivia is facing significant social unrest following the implementation of Decree 5716, which removes the diesel subsidy. The Confederation of Drivers of Bolivia has called for a national transport strike this Monday to protest the measure. While the strike is expected to impact the country's productive apparatus, leaders have noted that it will not initially include road blockades.
In response to the economic difficulties, President Rodrigo Paz announced the approval of two new decrees intended to provide relief to the transport sector and other productive industries. However, political tensions remain high; former President Evo Morales has accused the government of attempting to privatize solar energy, linking these moves to agreements with the IMF.
At the local level, Tarija has implemented a temporary transit fare to balance the needs of transport workers against the rising costs of diesel, aiming to protect vulnerable populations. Meanwhile, transport sectors in La Paz and El Alto have expressed dissent from the national strike call, opting to negotiate directly with the government instead.
Entities
Bolivia · Buenos Aires Province · Comité Cívico de Chuquisaca · Confederación de Choferes de Bolivia · Confederation of Drivers of Bolivia · César Dockweiler · Evo Morales · Federación Andina de Choferes de El Alto · Fernando Maraude · General Pueyrredon · Government of La Paz · Government of Santa Fe
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Decree 5716 removes the diesel subsidy in Bolivia. elandaluz.com.bo
- [● 2 SOURCES] Former President Evo Morales accused the government of intending to privatize solar energy. exitonoticias.com.bo · www.bolivia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Rodrigo Paz announced the approval of two decrees to benefit the transport sector and other productive sectors in Bolivia. elandaluz.com.bo · lapatria.bo
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Confederation of Drivers of Bolivia confirmed a national transport strike for Monday in protest against Decree 5716. elandaluz.com.bo
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Civic Committee of Chuquisaca has joined the opposition to Decree 5716. elandaluz.com.bo
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lucio Gómez confirmed the transport strike for Monday, noting it does not currently include road blockades. elandaluz.com.bo
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tarija Mayor Johnny Torres implemented a temporary transit fare to mitigate the impact of rising diesel costs. alertabolivia.net