School Breakfast Delay Sparks Outrage in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz School Breakfast Delay: Students and Schools Await Promised Food Santa Cruz, Bolivia – Schools in Santa Cruz are facing a significant disruption due to the delay in the delivery of school breakfasts. The mayor's office announced that the breakfasts would be distributed starting June 3rd, but as of May 30th, many schools have yet to receive the promised food supplies. The video report by Unitel Bolivia shows several schools with empty baskets prepared for the breakfasts, highlighting the impact of this delay on students. One school director, Betty Alvis, from Colegio Calama, expressed her concern: "By now, we should have received the food supplies, but we are still waiting. We've already submitted all the necessary documents to the Sub-Alcaldía." Another interviewee, a school official, discussed the process and the reasons for the delay, explaining the bureaucratic hurdles involved. The delay has caused significant frustration among students and school staff, who have been waiting for months. The situation underscores the importance of timely and reliable provision of essential services, particularly those affecting vulnerable populations like school children. The hope is that the mayor's office will fulfill its promise and ensure that all students receive the school breakfasts they need.