Incident Details

Additional protests are likely to cause disruptions across Bolivia over the coming weeks. Government officials have indicated that they will not reverse their decision to cut long-standing fuel subsidies which sparked ongoing protests. Several roadblocks across six departments are blocking traffic. Bolivia’s largest trade union also declared an indefinite strike that started Monday December 22. Major cities have seen protests with thousands of protesters. Demonstrations have remained largely peaceful at this point but can potentially turn dangerous quickly.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are to avoid all protests. They should also monitor local media for updates.