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Peru Relocates Dozens as Bolivian Fuel-Subsidy Protests Block Roads

Peru's Foreign Ministry has deployed consular aid that relocated 33 nationals to La Paz.

Overview

  • Road blockades entered a sixth day, disrupting major routes and intermittently closing the Desaguadero border crossing.
  • Consular teams report 22 of the relocated Peruvians are receiving lodging and food, with onward travel toward Peru still halted.
  • Officials have identified 29 additional nationals stranded in other regions who are receiving food, shelter and medicines locally.
  • A control center and emergency number (+591 70164657) were activated to monitor cases and coordinate assistance.
  • Stranded travelers described attacks and rock-throwing by mobilized groups at blocked routes, and Bolivia’s transport chamber cited losses topping $600 million in six days.