27 Apr 2022 | 01:27 PM UTC
Bolivia: Protest by transport workers ongoing in La Paz April 27
Transport workers are protesting, blocking roads in downtown La Paz, Bolivia, April 27. Disruptions likely.
Event
Transport workers affiliated with the International Transport Chamber are protesting in downtown La Paz early April 27 to demand authorities repeal a rule that they allege has affected their possibility to work. Activists say the rule allows authorities to remove drivers' permits to drive internationally if they have not worked those routes for the previous nine months; protesters indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic and its related restrictions restricted them from covering many international routes.
Demonstrators have parked their vehicles along major roads in downtown La Paz, including Avenida Mariscal Santa Cruz, near the Public Works Ministry. The duration of the protest is unclear.
Transport disruptions are ongoing in downtown La Paz and are likely to continue for several hours. Associated business disruptions and heightened security near government offices are likely. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a precaution. Confirm appointments in downtown La Paz before departure. Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating in La Paz, April 27.
