Bolivia: San Pablo bridge cleared after clashes between security forces and protesters

Traffic has been restored on the San Pablo bridge after security forces clashed with protesters and cleared the route connecting Santa Cruz and Beni. The operation, which began in the afternoon, concluded with the road being declared open under police escort.

Colonel Ortiz, representing the Mamoré Operational Strategies Command (CEO), confirmed that the transit was reestablished. He stated that the Armed Forces, in support of the National Police and in accordance with Supreme Decree 5636, conducted the operation to unblock the bridge. Ortiz emphasized the need to comply with the state of exception decree, warning that transgressors would face sanctions.

The blockade on the Santa Cruz-Beni route commenced on the morning of August 26th. Producers installed the protest at the San Pablo bridge to demand the repeal of Supreme Decree 5676. The decree's specifics were not detailed in the provided text, but it was the central point of contention for the protesting producers.

During the confrontations on Thursday afternoon, five individuals sustained injuries, and several others were detained. These actions were carried out in compliance with the regulations supporting the State of Exception, highlighting the government's response to the sustained blockade and the resulting unrest.

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We know well that all Bolivians who transgress the supreme decree will be subject to sanctions according to the supreme decree.