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Aguas Blancas Halts River Ferry as Bermejo River Rises

Officials call the closure a preventive step pending safer river conditions.

Overview

  • The Bolivian port at Bermejo raised a red flag, signaling a full suspension of chalana crossings.
  • The International Bridge is the only authorized border crossing, operating around the clock.
  • Routes BermejoTarija and National Route 50 are open with caution as security forces step up traffic controls.
  • Commercial activity in Aguas Blancas continues, with local reports of heavier shopper flows to Bolivia after a recent Bolivian peso devaluation.
  • Meteorological services warn of continued rain and thunderstorms that may affect how long the suspension remains in place.