El Alto
Coverage of El Alto in the Nexus archive.
- Bolivia: The Blockades Are Lifting in La Paz — Don’t Unpack the Road-Trip Yet
La Paz is seeing the easing of blockades in 12 provinces, with fuel tankers and the Río Abajo food route resuming operations. However, the article cautions that the country is not yet fully clear for travel.
- Protesters, police clash in Bolivia after president signs law enabling a harsher crackdown
Protesters in Bolivia clashed with police after President Rodrigo Paz signed a law enabling a government crackdown, leading to arrests and road blockades. The protests, demanding Paz's resignation, are driven by economic issues like fuel subsidy removal and rising inflation, with reports of deaths and injuries.
- Resurgent Political Risk Derails Rallies Across Emerging Markets
Protests against Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz escalated on May 23, 2026, with demonstrators blocking roads in El Alto. The Bolivian government announced a police and military operation to clear roadblocks and ensure the passage of goods into La Paz, as unions and Indigenous groups demand Paz's resignation.
- US issues travel warning for breathtaking vacation destination as crime, unrest surge
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for Bolivia due to increasing crime and unrest, advising Americans to exercise caution, especially in popular tourist spots. The department has also issued a 'do not travel' warning for the province of Chapare. Demonstrations and petty crime are common in the country.
- Buses block off roads in Bolivia as transport workers strike over fuel
Public workers in Bolivia blocked streets with buses, cars, and trucks during a transportation strike over fuel prices. The strike occurred in El Alto, Bolivia, and involved transport workers. The workers used vehicles to block off roads.