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Fuel Price Hike Sparks Strikes Amid Inflation Crisis

12/19/2025

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Public transportation workers in La Paz and Santa Cruz strike after a 100% fuel price increase.
Protests rise as food and transport prices surge, demanding the fuel hike be revoked.
President Rodrigo Paz says measures are necessary to stabilize an economy with 22% inflation and a large deficit.
The government proposes a 20% wage increase and maintains bonuses for low-income sectors, with support from business leaders and the U.S. government.

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Public transportation workers in La Paz and Santa Cruz strike after a 100% fuel price increase.
Protests rise as food and transport prices surge, demanding the fuel hike be revoked.
President Rodrigo Paz says measures are necessary to stabilize an economy with 22% inflation and a large deficit.
The government proposes a 20% wage increase and maintains bonuses for low-income sectors, with support from business leaders and the U.S. government.