The heavy transport sector has agreed to a temporary suspension of roadblocks until August 6th following a meeting with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH). The decision comes after days of protests over fuel shortages and other demands.
Key Points of the Agreement
– The government has assured the safety of transport leader Jorge Gutiérrez.
– Stricter controls will be implemented to prevent fuel smuggling. There will be ongoing checks of the cubic capacity of vehicles entering and leaving the country to ensure they carry the exact amount of fuel required to reach their destination.
– The ANH has committed to increasing fuel availability at the Tambo Quemado service station.
Truce Conditional on Fuel Supply: Despite the temporary suspension, transport leaders have warned that protests could resume if fuel shortages persist. The sector is demanding consistent fuel supply and fulfillment of other promises made by the government.
Roadblocks Begin to Lift: The first signs of relief have emerged as roadblocks at the Tambo Quemado border crossing have been lifted, allowing the passage of fuel tankers. While the initial announcement suggested the pause in protests was limited to Oruro, subsequent reports confirmed a nationwide suspension.
