Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Fuel Shortage Puts Bolivia’s Runoff Logistics at Risk as Candidates Trade Blame

Election officials warn that scarce gasoline is delaying ballot shipments for the October 19 vote.

Overview

  • The La Paz departmental electoral tribunal said the lack of fuel is holding back logistics teams and requested guaranteed supplies from the executive.
  • Voting remains fully manual and election materials must travel by road, heightening concern about on-time delivery across departments.
  • Centrist candidate Rodrigo Paz accused President Luis Arce of hiding gasoline and diesel and pledged to seek a responsibility trial if he wins.
  • Former president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga closed his campaign promising to pursue financing from institutions such as the IMF to bring back foreign currency and stabilize supplies.
  • Transport unions set up roadblocks in central regions as long queues at service stations persist and year-over-year inflation exceeds 23%.