Fuel Protest Ends, But Long Lines Remain at Bolivia-Peru Border

Roadblock Lifted on Desaguadero Highway After Fuel Delivery; Long Lines Persist DESAGUADERO, BOLIVIA—A roadblock that had snarled traffic on the key highway connecting Bolivia to Peru near Desaguadero was lifted this afternoon following the arrival of a fuel tanker. The blockade, which began Wednesday night, was a protest by drivers over what they described as an unfair distribution of fuel. "We were out here day and night," said one driver, "it affected us all, especially with the changing weather." While the immediate crisis has passed, long lines of vehicles remain at the border crossing, as drivers wait for hours to refuel. The video from Unitel shows the significant congestion. Authorities are working to address the fuel shortage and alleviate the traffic backlog.