Police Operation Underway to Clear Roadblocks in Cochabamba

Police Move to Unblock Roads in Cochabamba Amid Protests Cochabamba, Bolivia – June 3, 2025 – A significant police operation is underway in Cochabamba to clear roadblocks that have disrupted traffic and caused significant disruption. The protests, attributed to supporters of former President Evo Morales, have blocked key routes in the region, impacting transportation and daily life. A video released by Bolivia TV shows a large police contingent, including motorcycles and trucks, moving towards the affected areas of Pongo K'asa and Bombeo. "The first point we've cleared is Sipe Sipe," a voice-over in the Bolivia TV video reports. "Now, we're heading to Bombeo, where there's another blockade. Apparently, they've detonated some dynamite in the mountains, causing rocks to fall onto the road." The video shows police vehicles advancing cautiously, while the voice-over explains that more than 800 police officers from Cochabamba and Santa Cruz are involved in the operation. The aim is to clear the roads and restore free movement between Cochabamba and the western part of the country. The situation remains tense, but authorities are committed to ensuring public safety and restoring order.