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Hello everyone,

Sharing another update on the bloqueo situation in Bolivia to help travelers navigate this safely.

Yesterday, was a very intense day in La Paz with many marches, bloqueos, and some protests turning into violent and looting situations.

La Paz continues to be the most effected area, but bloqueos are also being reported along main routes in:

>>> La Paz / El Alto

>>> Oruro

>>> Potosí

>>> Cochabamba

>>> Santa Cruz

Some travel in the south and east of the country is possible using alternate routes and transport, but primary bus lines are being disrupted.

One local reports that Tarija is calm and quiet, so this could be a good time to have some wine and wait this out!

AVOID any travel through La Paz and Oruro. There is no movement and food and fuel shortages are becoming more severe.

If you are in La Paz, stay away from Centro and any large demonstration crowds because there have been many reports of attacks and conflicts between protesters, police, and even bystanders.

If you are in another city, and seeking to travel, look into flights or ask directly in the bus terminals if there are any routes open. The bloqueos in other parts of the country and demonstrations are not as intense as La Paz right now but the number of bloqueos is increasing by the hour.

Travel might be possible using some creative routes, but it is not recommended to attempt to cross a bloqueo for your safety.

Its difficult to say when some kind of resolution will happen, but at the moment, it looks like the week ahead will see more travel issues... beyond the bloqueos there are some fundamental issues that need to be resolved, but let's hope for the best for everyone...

Suerte a todos! Stay safe :)

Last night, military and police made moves to break up bloqueos, and the majority of blockades are now being broken up around La Paz, El Alto, and surrounding region.

There are still some confrontations between police and protesters, especially in El Alto and Rio Seco where there are conflicts over maintaining the bloqueo.

It has also been reported that the government has reached some agreements with the miners cooperative, which could help alleviate the situation.

However other organized groups are still maintaining their protests and attempting to continue bloqueos.

It is still unclear if the military will be able to maintain control of the roads or if bloqueos will be established again, but some travel in and out of La Paz had resumed.

Recently, trucks carrying fuel were able to enter the city making gasoline more accessible at the moment.

IMPORTANT: Avoid areas with active conflict between police / military and protesters as these can be volatile situations. Only attempt to cross areas with previous bloqueos with caution and if there is a steady flow of traffic.

Good luck everyone! Let's hope the best for Bolivia and for the people!

As always, please share any local updates from your area to help others stay informed.

Good Afternoon Everyone!

We are sharing another update on bloqueos in Bolivia based on the latest local reports we have received.

La Paz remains the most severely affected region and any travel by land in or out of the city is difficult, if not impossible.

Oruro and Rurrenabaque also have bloqueos preventing travel from these areas.

The routes between Uyuni - Potosí - Sucre and beyond to Santa Cruz or South to Tarija appears to moving, but of course this can change at any time.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There have been some reports that LPB airport is running out of jet fuel, which could cause other travel delays for anyone hoping to take a flight if the bloqueos do not lift soon.

There is still no indication of negotiation agreements between protest groups and the government, so it is unclear when the bloqueos will be lifted.

WARNING: If you are in La Paz and here any loud bangs don't approach as it could be miners throwing dynamites during their marches. Avoid conflicts between protesters and police.

It is not recommended to try to cross any protest lines, but movement does appear to be easier in the late evenings or early mornings...

As always, please share any local updates from wherever you are in Bolivia (even positive ones!) as we rely on local reports to provide the most accurate information.

Hello everyone!

I know many travelers have trouble accessing up to date information on bloqueos in Bolivia, so I am sharing another update to help!

Currently, some of the bloqueos have been broken up and some travel along main tourist routes has resumed.

However, La Paz remains strongly affected by bloqueos so travel by ground in and out of the city remains difficult.

The map above shows some of the active bloqueos as of this morning.

Keep in mind that the situation changes daily and local reports are more reliable then the government maps, which are not always up to date.

Common Routes That Are Blocked!

>>> La Paz - Copacabana (Blocked)

>>> La Paz - Uyuni (Blocked)

>>> La Paz - Rurrenabaque (Blocked)

Common Routes That Are Open :)

>>> Sucre - Potosí - Uyuni (Open)

>>> Santa Cruz - Sucre (Open)

>>> Tarija - Uyuni or Potosí/ Sucre (Open)

Essentially, La Paz is still locked down so any travel through this region will be very difficult. Travel in other regions os resuming, but there is high demand and limited capacity.

We will share any new local reports as we receive them!

Bloqueos are generally not a threat to safety unless you try to cross them or get caught in the middle of a conflict.

Do your best to avoid protest lines and plan travel by air to La Paz until the conflict is resolved.

More updates to come soon! Please feel free to comment any local reports or ask for updates.