Cochabamba Blockade Intensifies: New Roadblock Cripples City

Cochabamba Blockade Enters Eighth Day, New Roadblock Cripples Transportation Cochabamba, Bolivia is facing its eighth day of roadblocks, organized by groups described as "evistas." A new blockade on Avenida Petrolera has significantly escalated the crisis, directly impacting public transportation and essential services. The blockade, located at the 5.5 kilometer mark on Avenida Petrolera, completely blocks both lanes of traffic. "We've had to stop at the 5.5 kilometer mark. They've placed rocks across both lanes to prevent vehicles from passing," stated Fernando Aguilar, a reporter on the scene for Red Uno. The blockage has caused significant disruption to the Red Line of the Metropolitan Train, halting its operations. The roadblock's strategic location near the Caracara sanitation landfill is also causing problems. Garbage trucks are forced to find alternate routes, delaying waste collection and potentially leading to sanitation issues. Fires are burning near the blockade, further illustrating the tense atmosphere. Despite the challenges, garbage trucks are reportedly finding alternate routes to continue their work. The situation remains critical, but the resilience of essential services workers is evident.