La Paz Drivers to Shut Down City in Fuel Price Protest

La Paz Faces Potential Transportation Shutdown Amid Fuel Crisis La Paz, Bolivia is bracing for a potential city-wide transportation shutdown on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, due to a growing fuel shortage and rising fuel prices. Drivers from across the city, organized under eight federations and the radio taxi association, plan to march from El Alto to La Paz in protest. The demonstration is expected to be peaceful, but the anticipated lack of public transportation is set to significantly disrupt daily life. "We consider that there will be no transportation tomorrow," stated a spokesperson for the drivers' group in a video interview. "We are all suffering from this economic crisis." The drivers' main concern is the scarcity of fuel in the department and the impact on the cost of essential goods. The march is scheduled to start at 7:30 AM at the Multifunctional Center in Ceja de El Alto. The drivers plan to hold a meeting in the city center to discuss their demands with authorities. The situation highlights the ongoing economic challenges faced by many Bolivians and the potential for widespread disruption due to fuel shortages. The government has yet to issue an official response to the drivers' planned protest and the potential for a city-wide transportation crisis.