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"The cargo area of Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz has become the scene of long lines of citizens trying to send food to La Paz, where road blockades are making it difficult for essential goods to enter. Images recorded on Wednesday show entire families arriving with coolers and packages containing meat, chicken, and other food supplies to support their relatives amid growing shortages in the seat of government. Local media reports indicate that the long queues began on Wednesday, with users complaining about increased shipping costs and long waiting hours to access air transport services. Guadalupe Alpire, a resident of Santa Cruz, urged the government to “become aware and ask for help from our neighboring countries.” “There are, for example, Argentina, Peru, Chile. [The government] could ease these extremely long lines that we people have been waiting in for days, and today, for example, only three flights are leaving and only 50 kilos can be sent,” she said. Meanwhile, Mishel Mayea, another resident whose parents live in La Paz, called for the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. “I hope the President becomes aware and resigns, because it is a shame that we are sending meat to our family members in another department, and it is also a shame the situation that is happening in La Paz,” she said. In recent weeks, La Paz has experienced a series of protests and blockades by different organizations, including workers, farmers, teachers, indigenous communities, and transport workers, with demands ranging from salary increases to fuel supplies and opposition to the privatization of public companies. The government has also denounced attempts at “destabilization” and stated that President Rodrigo Paz will not resign, despite demands from mobilized sectors."
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