Morales Supporters Confirm March

Supporters of former president Evo Morales confirmed a march on La Paz starting Tuesday 13 October despite a state of exception banning road blockades.

“We will see each other in the streets”

State of Exception Details

The state of exception, extended for 90 days in September, restricts road blockades and allows armed forces to support police in keeping roads open.

President Paz's Stance

President Rodrigo Paz called those who call for blockades 'traitors' and warned they starve hospitals of oxygen and push up food prices.

“Those are not compatriots, those are traitors”

Police Deployment

Police deployed at four points on Cochabamba’s highways including Parotani, Suticollo, the Vacas junction and the Huayllani bridge.

Protest Targets

The protest targets President Paz’s economic measures including removing the diesel subsidy and closing loss-making state companies.

Peasant Union Leader's Statement

Peasant union leader Jerson Murillo ruled out talks and said they would march from the 13th to remove the government.

“We are marching from the 13th. We are not going to greet or talk with the government. I already warned, we are going to remove it”

Possible Starting Points

Organisers named Caracollo, Patacamaya and La Huachaca as possible starting points on the Altiplano highway to La Paz.

COB Union Meeting

The Central Obrera Boliviana (COB) union federation will meet on Thursday 15 October to analyze the current situation.

Travel Impact

Travellers and shippers on routes linking La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz should expect checkpoints and possible delays from Tuesday.

What's Unknown

It is not known how many people will join, where the march starts, or whether unions will add their own protests.