Bolivia

Unions representing everyone from teachers

Date: January 14th, 2003 |

Unions representing everyone from teachers to transportation workers to peasant workers to coca producers are protesting government inaction on several fronts. Travel in Bolivia could be disrupted in the coming weeks, especially to the Chapare region and Cochabamba. Coca growers may try to isolate Cochabamba by blocking the main roads from La Paz and Santa [read more]

Bolivia

Date: June 11th, 2002 |

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Presidential elections are slated for June 30, and election officials are concerned that ongoing unrest could jeopardize the vote. Bolivia’s National Electoral Court has urged President Jorge Quiroga to make progress on resolving issues that have caused protests, principally the demand by indigenous people to retain their right to grow coca for local consumption. Several [read more]

Bolivia

Date: November 6th, 2001 |

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A coalition of anti-government groups began a period of civil unrest Nov. 6 that may include large demonstrations and blocked roads. Similar past demonstrations have turned violent. Travelers should avoid such rallies and should not attempt to drive through or around roadblocks. Leaders of the campaign include individuals opposed to the government’s coca eradication campaign [read more]

Bolivia

Date: May 30th, 2001 |

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The All-Bolivia Labor Confederation of Peasant/Farm Workers plans roadblocks all around the country May 1 to protest government policies. Disruption could be significant around La Paz and [read more]

Bolivia

Date: September 3rd, 2002 |

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New traffic restrictions in the heart of La Paz sparked a transit strike and demonstrations that paralyzed the city center Aug. 29. Bus drivers set up roadblocks and marchers blocked traffic while demanding that the new law be lifted. The plan prohibits vehicles from entering the historic downtown area one day a week based on [read more]

Bolivia

Date: February 19th, 2002 |

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Highland coca growers have blocked roads near Lake Titicaca since January in an effort to force the government to allow coca cultivation for domestic, non-cocaine, use. The leaf has been grown in the area for centuries and is chewed as a mild stimulant and used in religious ceremonies. Dozens of vehicles have been stranded in [read more]

Bolivia

Date: August 8th, 2001 |

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A state of emergency was imposed April 8 when protests over rising water rates and other economic problems brought thousands of people to the streets of cities around the country. Even police protested their low pay, taking over headquarters in La Paz and Santa Cruz in a state of mutiny. Such demonstrations usually dissipate within [read more]