The La Paz-Copacabana highway has been impacted by a surge in roadblocks, according to the latest updates from the ABC’s Road Accessibility Map (07:38). The number of roadblocks has increased from two to four, causing significant disruptions to travel.

Photos shared by the ABC show that dirt mounds have been erected, completely blocking both lanes of the highway near Rio Seco (Ruta Nacional 12). Additionally, a roadblock has been established near the Patamanta toll (Huarina). Notably, two new roadblocks have been reported on the Copacabana Peninsula, beyond the Tiquina crossing.

Disruptions extend to the La Paz-Desaguadero highway: Beyond Copacabana, the La Paz-Desaguadero highway is also facing disruptions due to roadblocks in San Andres de Machaca. At least one of these roadblocks completely obstructs both lanes of traffic, hindering travel to and from Peru.

Sorata Affected by roadblocks: Access to Sorata and Ancoraimes has been particularly affected, with four roadblocks reported along. The roadblocks are located before Achacachi and in various neighboring areas, including Humacha, Ancoraimes, and Carabuco. Photos show the roads blocked by dirt mounds and scattered stones.

Government and Local Farmers Unite to Block Evo Morales’ Planned March to La Paz: The Bolivian government is attempting to stop Evo Morales from launching a march from Caracollo, Oruro. On Monday night, local farmers in Oruro held a meeting and decided to block the march’s start. One of their leaders announced that they would not allow Morales to begin the march from Caracollo and that they would be monitoring the situation from La Paz.

The march, organized by Morales’ supporters, is scheduled to begin on Tuesday morning, aiming to reach La Paz in six days with an estimated 4,000 participants. Caracollo, located between La Paz, Oruro, and Cochabamba, has historically been the starting point for many political marches to the capital. Meanwhile, organizations from Oruro have met with President Luis Arce, who vowed to use all legal means to prevent the march, warning Morales not to endanger the people and reminding him of the country’s constitutional order.

The farmers from Oruro echoed Arce’s criticism of Morales, urging him to respect the recent MAS party congress where Grover García was elected. The march will need to cross two provinces in La Paz, passing through several towns, with a logistics team coordinating food, lodging, and local support along the route. Morales has secured the backing of miners and farmers loyal to him to aid the march’s passage.