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Bolivian protests over fuel subsidy removal
Overview
In early October 2026, protest leaders in Bolivia issued an ultimatum to President Rodrigo Paz’s administration, threatening a massive national mobilization if the government did not repeal Supreme Decrees 5716 and 5727. These decrees involve the removal of diesel subsidies and the potential privatization of public companies. Peasant leader Nelson Virreira warned that the movement could mark “the beginning of the end” for the current administration if demands were not met by the October 3 deadline.
By late October, the unrest expanded to include street vendors and informal traders, who declared a state of emergency. This group announced plans for nationwide mobilizations in late November 2026, citing a severe economic crisis and a 50% drop in sales. Their grievances include rising electricity costs, gas supply issues, and the government’s plan to eliminate gasoline subsidies starting in 2027. Trade leaders expressed concern that removing these subsidies would increase transportation costs and further reduce consumer purchasing power.
Entities
Ernesto Justiniano · Bermejo · Copacabana · Nelson Virreira · Rodrigo Paz
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesBolivian street vendors announce nationwide protests for November
Bolivian street vendors plan nationwide protests in late November 2026 due to a 50% drop in sales and concerns over the 2027 removal of gasoline subsidies.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesBolivian protest leaders threaten mobilization over diesel subsidy removal
Bolivian protest leaders have threatened a national mobilization starting October 13 if the government does not repeal decrees removing diesel subsidies and targeting public companies by October 3.
Sources
ahoradigital.net · brujuladigital.net · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo · lavozbolivia.com · radiokollasuyo.bo · rtpbolivia.com.bo