Bolivian Mining Minister: "We Are Screwed" Amid Fuel Shortage and Credit Delays

LA PAZ, Bolivia – Bolivia's Minister of Mining, Alejandro Santos, has expressed grave concern over the ongoing fuel scarcity plaguing the nation, stating that the country is in a dire situation. In an interview with UNITEL, Minister Santos attributed the current crisis, which has led to increasing queues at gas stations, to the prolonged delay in the approval of crucial credits by the National Parliament. "Without fuel, no one moves," Santos remarked, emphasizing the widespread impact on daily life and economic activities. He explained that while the state continues to supply fuel to mining cooperatives, private mining companies have resorted to importing their own fuel for their operations, further highlighting the systemic challenges. The Minister's candid admission underscores the severity of the economic and logistical hurdles faced by Bolivia. The lack of credit approval, a matter that has reportedly been pending for years, is identified as a primary obstacle to normalizing the fuel supply across the country. The government faces mounting pressure to address the issue and ensure stable provision of essential resources.

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