Elderly Man Dies After 10km Walk Due to Bolivian Roadblocks

Elderly Man Dies After 10km Walk Due to Bolivian Roadblocks Cochabamba, Bolivia – In a tragic turn of events, an elderly man died after being forced to walk more than 10 kilometers due to ongoing roadblocks in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Passengers traveling to Tapacarí described a harrowing journey, hampered by the blockades. The man, whose identity has not been released, reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack. "We had to walk for hours," said one passenger interviewed in the video. "The roadblocks made it impossible for vehicles to pass, and the elderly man just couldn't keep up." Another passenger added, "It was terrible. We tried to help him, but there was nothing we could do. We couldn't even get an ambulance through." The incident underscores the severe consequences of the ongoing political unrest and the resulting road closures. The lack of access to medical assistance due to the blockades highlights a critical humanitarian concern. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of political conflict and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.