Oriente Petrolero midfielder reveals salary debt exceeds three months, coach issues ultimatum

Midfielder Jorge Lovera has publicly called out the leadership of Oriente Petrolero for broken promises regarding player salaries. Lovera stated that the team is owed more than three months in wages, contradicting beliefs that the delay was only one or two months.

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I take my hat off to this group that is fighting game by game, leaving everything on the field, throwing themselves headfirst, running and tackling. But enough with pure lies.

Lovera took to social media after the team's 3-3 draw against GV San José to express his solidarity with his teammates. He highlighted the players' commitment and sacrifices, emphasizing that they have families and obligations to meet off the field. "We have a family behind us and various obligations to fulfill. They don't wait for us at school or for rent," Lovera wrote, urging unity to improve the club's situation.

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Behind us, we have a family and various obligations to fulfill. They don't wait for us at school or for rent. If we want to lift Oriente Petrolero, we all have to be in the same boat.

The financial strain has also prompted a strong reaction from head coach Gustavo Florentín. Following the match, the Paraguayan coach expressed his frustration and issued an ultimatum to club president Ronald Raldes. Florentín indicated that he might step down if a solution to the unpaid salaries is not found, placing further pressure on the club's management.

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There is no doubt that we will continue on this path.

According to local reports, Oriente Petrolero has only managed to pay three salary installments this season, with some assistance from the Bolivian Football Federation. The ongoing financial conflict continues to overshadow the team's sporting campaign.

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Many believe we are one or two months behind, but the reality is that it's over three months.