Governments of the United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay and Peru have issued a joint statement expressing concern over the impact of prolonged road blockades on human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Bolivia.
The statement supports the democratically elected government of President Rodrigo Paz and calls for dialogue within Bolivia’s constitutional framework.
Key developments:
- Road blockades have continued for more than seven weeks, disrupting access to food, healthcare, fuel and other essential services.
- The statement says restrictions on movement have contributed to civilian deaths by delaying access to medical treatment and have also resulted in injuries to police officers.
- Signatories urged protest groups to pursue negotiation while reaffirming support for democratic institutions and regional stability.
The joint statement comes amid a wider political and economic crisis in Bolivia, where weeks of road blockades and protests have disrupted supplies of food, fuel and medicines.
President Rodrigo Paz declared a nationwide state of emergency on 20 June, while authorities have begun clearing key transport routes.
Although some blockades have been lifted following negotiations with parts of the protest movement, tensions remain and calls for dialogue continue as the government seeks to restore normal transport and essential services.
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