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Bolivia fuel crisis deepens, drivers plan protests

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Bolivia fuel crisis intensifies with arrests deepens, drivers plan protests

The diesel shortage that followed the July 10 price‑freeze extension continues to cripple transport across Bolivia. On July 28 the The Confederación de Choferes de Bolivia reaffirmed said it will wait for the 90‑day state of emergency – declared emergency—declared on June 20 June after nationwide blockades – to blockades—to be lifted before convening holding a national meeting. meeting to decide protest actions. Drivers will plan to use the gathering to press for demand a reliable regular diesel supply, accelerated acceleration of road projects, transparent use of Vías Bolivia funds and a full investigation of the “gasolina basura” scandal that damaged thousands of vehicles. On July 29 authorities Authorities intensified the probe into the scandal. Former YPFB legal director Daniela Durán Antezana and ex‑Hydrocarbons Minister Mauricio Medinaceli were arrested; Durán was taken to the Special Crime‑Fighting Force (FELCC) FELCC and Medinaceli detained placed in preventive detention in La Paz. A special legislative commission and the public prosecutor’s office conducted raids on raided YPFB’s Santa Cruz headquarters and related private properties, seeking contracts that enabled the import of low‑quality gasoline. Anti‑corruption fiscal Prosecutor David Torrez leads the investigation, while legislators such as Lissa Claros and César Mentasti demand full prosecution. Opposition leader Samuel Doria Medina has called for a broader inquiry, presented 88 indicia of breach of duties and about anti‑economic conduct. Roughly 300 workers in the fuel‑distribution chain workers have been dismissed. Thousands of motorists are seeking dismissed and compensation for vehicle damage, claims exceed 20 million bolivianos. Legislators and opposition leaders call for broader prosecution, while Labour Minister Williams Bascopé criticised the selective use of the investigation. The parallel‑market dollar remains high, further straining adding pressure to import costs for parts and heavy‑duty for trucks needed to keep food, medicine and industrial supplies moving.

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  1. 2026-07-31 02:22 UTC Bolivia fuel crisis deepens, drivers plan protests
  2. 2026-07-30 04:11 UTC Bolivia fuel crisis intensifies with arrests
  3. 2026-07-29 23:42 UTC Bolivia fuel shortages and transport protests
  4. 2026-07-28 13:03 UTC Bolivia fuel shortages and transport strain

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