Arce Convenes Cabinet Over Diesel Price Pressure and Upcoming Agrarian Congress

President Luis Arce convened his cabinet to tackle mounting pressure over diesel prices and the upcoming extraordinary congress called by the Eastern Agrarian Chamber (CAO). The CAO, representing agricultural producers, announced the congress for Thursday, October 27, in Warnes, Santa Cruz. Producers from across Bolivia are expected to attend this crucial meeting.

The agenda is dominated by the contentious issue of diesel prices, a critical input for the agricultural sector. Farmers have been demanding government action to ensure a stable and affordable supply of fuel, which directly impacts their production costs and overall profitability. The government's response to these demands is under intense scrutiny.

The extraordinary congress signifies a unified front from Bolivia's agricultural producers. Their collective presence in Warnes underscores the urgency and national scope of their concerns. The outcome of this congress could significantly influence agricultural policy and government-producer relations in the coming months. The meeting of Arce's cabinet signals the administration's awareness of the stakes involved and its intent to engage with the sector's leadership.