06 Jul 2024 | 03:03 PM UTC
Bolivia: Protesters block La Paz-Oruro Highway near Caracollo July 6
Protesters block La Paz-Oruro Highway near Caracollo, Bolivia, July 6. Disruptions likely to persist in the coming hours.
Protesters are blocking traffic with debris along the La Paz-Oruro Highway near Caracollo July 6. The demonstrators are demanding improvements to road infrastructure and rejecting a recent deal between local authorities and organizations.
Demonstrators could also gather in the area in the coming days, causing traffic disruptions. Authorities will likely deploy to the demonstration site. Clashes are possible if security forces try to disperse protesters.
Avoid protests as a precaution. Plan on transit disruptions and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area. Do not attempt to pass through protestor-erected roadblocks. Wait for the police to dismantle them before proceeding. Comply with directives given by authorities.
