Bolivian Transport Union's Defiance: A Nation on the Brink

Santa Cruz Transport Union Defies National Strike, Demands President's Resignation Santa Cruz, Bolivia – In a dramatic turn of events, the departmental transport union in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, has announced its refusal to participate in an upcoming nationwide strike. Instead of joining the protest, the union is demanding the immediate resignation of President Luis Arce. The union's bold move is directly linked to the ongoing fuel shortages that have crippled the Bolivian economy. Bismarck Daza, the union leader, addressed the press, stating, "If there is no solution to the fuel shortage by Tuesday, we demand the resignation of President Luis Arce." Daza emphasized the severe economic consequences, adding, "The Bolivian economy is on the brink of total collapse." His words reflect the desperation felt by many Bolivians. The union's decision to defy the national strike and instead focus on demanding the president's resignation marks a significant escalation of the crisis. The coming days will be crucial in determining how the government responds to this challenge and whether it can find a solution to the fuel shortage before the situation deteriorates further. The union's actions underscore the depth of the economic crisis and its impact on ordinary Bolivians.