Bolivia: Medical workers plan nationwide strikes and protests June 13-15

Event

Activists from National Health Council (Consejo Nacional de Salud, Conasa) and supporting medical workers have called for a nationwide strike June 13-15. Medical workers will refuse to perform specialist work, and will only staff emergency departments and COVID treatment processes. Conasa representatives have indicated they intend to carry out accompanying demonstrations.

Disruptions to medical appointments and nonemergency medical services are likely. Protests may occur near hospitals, government ministries, and public squares. Police will likely deploy additional personnel to monitor the actions, should they occur. Localized transit disruptions are likely in proximity to any protests that materialize. Widespread violence is unlikely, but low-level scuffles between police and protesters cannot be discounted.

Advice

Avoid all protest sites as a precaution. Confirm all medical appointments in advance. Comply with all government directives. Plan for localized transit disruptions.