La Derecha Diario Fuel shortage: Blockers in Yapacaní warned they would take over institutions
The community members no longer trust the government and indicated that they will close the valves of the oil wells in the area
The conflict over the fuel shortage in Yapacaní remains unsolved. This Thursday, the blockade on the new Santa Cruz-Cochabamba route marks its fourth day. The protesters demand that the Government ensure the fuel supply in the region and have warned of taking over the oil wells in the area. Freddy Mercado, president of the blockade committee, was clear in his statements. He assured that if the Minister of Hydrocarbons, Alejandro Gallardo, doesn't arrive, they will close the valves of the wells; there are at least four wells in the region. The closure of these would be the most drastic measure to pressure the government. The blockade began on Monday, and in the first days, some vehicles were allowed to pass. However, now no one can pass through the area, not even on foot. Mercado explained that the blockade has intensified due to the lack of solutions, “There is no recess, anyone who wants to pass will have to do so on foot,” he said. The protesters denounce that the fuel shortage severely affects the agricultural producers. Farmers have to wait in long lines at service stations without a guarantee of supply. Freddy Mercado indicated that this situation endangers the harvests. The lack of fuel also affects transportation. Truck drivers can't transport products, and the routes are paralyzed. The blockers demand an urgent solution to avoid greater economic losses, the pressure on the masista regime increases every day. Besides the supply problems, the community members complain about the lack of presence of local authorities. According to Mercado, the deputies, senators, and the mayor have shown no interest in resolving the conflict. “Where are our representatives?” questioned the president of the blockade committee.
Does the government not care about the threats?
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