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Bolivian economic unrest over diesel subsidy removal

Overview

Bolivia is experiencing significant economic and social unrest following the implementation of Decreto Supremo 5716, which removes diesel subsidies. The policy change has led to rising operational costs and concerns regarding the price of basic consumer goods.

Initial reactions included widespread rejection from transport unions and teachers, with some regions announcing road blockades and national marches. In Santa Cruz, transport leaders issued an ultimatum, threatening a 48-hour strike and mobilization starting October 5 if the decree is not repealed. While local authorities have criticized these potential strikes as an “abuse” against the population, negotiations between the government and the Confederación de Choferes de Bolivia have entered a recess period without a final agreement on the subsidy, tax adjustments, or insurance reforms.

Entities

Katoen Natie · Terminal Cuenca del Plata · Confederación Nacional de Choferes de Bolivia · Ignacio Asumendi · Uruguay

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Bolivian transport sectors threaten strike over diesel subsidy removal

    Bolivian transport sectors have threatened a 48-hour strike if the government does not repeal Decreto Supremo 5716, which eliminates diesel subsidies and increases costs for passengers and goods.

  2. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Uruguay and Bolivia face economic strain from port strikes and fuel subsidy cuts

    Port strikes in Uruguay and diesel subsidy removals in Bolivia are causing economic instability, affecting container movements and triggering transport protests and potential fare hikes.

Sources

bolivia.com · cabildeodigital.com · elperiodico.com.bo · emisoraprincipal.com · enperspectiva.net · exitonoticias.com.bo · la-epoca.com.bo · lapatria.bo · leo.bo · monteronoticias.com · noticiaslatam.lat · nuevapresencia.com · prensa-latina.cu · rochatotal.com · rtpbolivia.com.bo · teledoce.com