Bolivia's Diesel Crisis: Long Queues and Soaring Prices

Diesel Shortage Cripples Bolivia's Transportation System Bolivia is facing a critical diesel shortage, causing widespread disruption to transportation and soaring fuel prices. The crisis has led to lengthy queues at gas stations across the country, impacting both public and private transport. Bismarck Daza, departmental executive of the Federation of Transporters, described the situation as "a state of emergency." In an interview featured on Red Uno, Daza stated, "We are in a state of emergency; today we received a call for an expanded meeting in Cochabamba." The meeting aims to coordinate a response to the crisis and pressure the government for action. The shortage is affecting interdepartmental and international transportation, with trucks carrying essential goods forced to wait days for fuel. The government has yet to release an official statement addressing the crisis and its potential solutions.