Bolivia ended fuel subsidy protests after a new decree preserved higher fuel prices while introducing wage increases and social measures agreed with unions.

Bolivia’s main labor confederation rejected government talks as protests over fuel subsidies intensified, with road blockades expanding across several regions.

The Bolivian Workers’ Central (COB) has called for a national road strike starting Tuesday, demanding the repeal of decree 5503 that doubled the cost of fuel.

The Bolivian Workers’ Central will maintain national mobilizations, denouncing the impact of Supreme Decree 5503 on workers and the country’s economy.

Bolivia’s largest labor federation confirmed a nationwide strike against Decree 5503, as the government insists fuel subsidy cuts will not be reversed.

Widespread demonstrations over fuel price hikes have stretched into a third week, with Indigenous leaders threatening to march on the capital as President Noboa extends emergency powers and seeks to ease unrest.

Protests grow over fuel prices as President Noboa’s family clears multimillion-dollar tax debt. On Thursday, Ecuadorian workers marched in Quito to demand an end to what they described as excessive force and violence by the National Police and Armed Forces during protests against President Daniel Noboa. RELATED: Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement to Define Next Steps in […]