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TUE · 2026-05-05 · 23:44 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0506-74025
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Buses block off roads in Bolivia as transport workers strike over fuel

Transport workers in El Alto, Bolivia, initiated a strike, blocking major roads with buses, cars, and trucks. The action is a protest against government policies related to fuel.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-05 · 23:44 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Buses block off roads in Bolivia as transport workers strike over fuel
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Transport workers in El Alto, Bolivia, initiated a strike, blocking major roads with buses, cars, and trucks. The action is a protest against government policies related to fuel. This disruption significantly impacted public transportation and traffic flow in the city. The strike highlights ongoing tensions between transport unions and the Bolivian government over economic and logistical concerns. The duration and full impact of the strike remain to be seen as negotiations or further actions are anticipated.

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The strike is over fuel.

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The action was part of a transportation strike.

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Public workers blocked streets in El Alto, Bolivia with buses, cars, and trucks.

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Public workers blocked the streets of El Alto, Bolivia with buses, cars, and trucks during a transportation strike.
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