Bolivian Protests Paused, But Not Over: Unity Pact Shifts Tactics

Bolivian Protests Enter a New Phase: A "Humanitarian Pause" Declared After Two Weeks of Road Blockades La Paz, Bolivia – After fourteen days of nationwide road blockades, the Unidad Evista Pact announced a temporary "humanitarian pause" on Sunday, June 15, 2025. This decision, however, doesn't signal an end to the protests. The group has made it clear that demonstrations will continue, shifting to city-based actions such as marches and cacerolazos (noise protests with pots and pans). The blockades, which began on June 1st, caused significant disruptions to transportation and the economy. Many people were stranded and faced shortages of essential goods. The video footage shows the extent of the blockades, depicting roads strewn with rocks and tires, and large groups of protesters. "We are suspending the road blockades for now, but that does not mean we will stop fighting for our rights," stated a spokesperson for the Unidad Evista Pact, as seen in the video. "We will continue with our protests in the cities until the government addresses our demands." The government has yet to respond officially to the humanitarian pause. The reasons for the initial blockades, according to the Unidad Evista Pact, are related to economic issues and concerns about the government's handling of the country's natural resources. The situation remains tense, and the coming days will be crucial in determining the future course of the protests and the government's response.

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