Bolivia’s Chapare region sits at the center of a security crisis as road blockades persist and authorities extend a state of emergency; Evo Morales has sheltered there since Oct 2024, guiding protests while evading arrest.
Bolivia remains mired in nationwide road blockades led by coca growers allied with Evo Morales, with authorities reporting fatalities and economic disruption. A state of emergency is in force for 90 days as security forces and police work to reopen key transport links amid ongoing protests.