Chicken Prices Soar in La Paz: Fuel Shortages Hit Bolivian Families

La Paz Chicken Prices Soar to Bs 90 Amidst Fuel Shortages and Blockades La Paz, Bolivia – The price of whole chickens in La Paz markets has skyrocketed, reaching up to Bs 90, impacting local families and causing concern among consumers. This sharp increase is directly linked to recent fuel shortages and ongoing blockades across the country, according to a report by Unitel Bolivia. The Unitel report features interviews with several vendors who confirmed the price hike. Tania Parra, a merchant from the Miraflores market, stated, "Yesterday we sold a kilo for Bs 27, today it's Bs 28.50. There's a chicken shortage." Another vendor, Rosa Condori from El Tejar, noted that a whole chicken now costs between Bs 80 and Bs 90, forcing families to buy smaller portions. The high prices have significantly reduced sales, with many consumers unable to afford a whole chicken. The situation underscores the broader economic challenges faced by Bolivians due to fuel scarcity and disruptions caused by the blockades. The report concludes with a call for solutions to address the fuel crisis and stabilize food prices for the benefit of the citizens of La Paz.