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Bolivia showed initial signs of restoring stability on Sunday, a day after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to address a prolonged social crisis that had disrupted key transportation routes for 50 days. Early on Sunday, the Legislative Assembly passed Paz’s decree, designed to reinstate transit networks and deliver critical supplies after protest groups had blocked major highways for weeks, isolating trucks and limiting access to food, fuel, and medical supplies.
Sunday’s congressional vote aligned with notable advancements, including a de-escalation in Santa Cruz where authorities and protesters negotiated a temporary truce in the San Julian area. Concurrently, a major agricultural federation in La Paz halted demonstrations, though it reiterated that core demands remained unmet.
Despite ongoing deployment of police and military reserves, the national highway agency confirmed no active protest-related blockades remained. However, extensive road repairs and debris removal are needed to address damage from weeks of unrest.
The crisis escalated after Paz, serving since November, eliminated long-standing fuel subsidies to address economic shortfalls linked to dollar devaluation and IMF negotiations. Subsequent efforts to stabilize prices and reverse contentious land reforms failed to curb growing opposition, with labor groups demanding higher wages, fuel availability, dollar access, and Paz’s resignation.
Experts cautioned that the emergency measures might worsen public frustration if they neglect the root issues driving the protests.
The reduction in tensions occurred alongside commemorations for the Andean-Amazonian New Year.
