14 Jan 2020 | 10:20 AM UTC

Bolivia: Protests and march scheduled in El Alto and La Paz January 15 /update 43

Protests and march scheduled in El Alto and La Paz January 15; transportation disruptions and heightened security presence likely

TIMEFRAME expected from 1/14/2020, 12:00 AM until 1/17/2020, 11:59 PM (America/La_Paz). COUNTRY/REGION Bolivia

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22 Jan 07:59 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Former President announces party presidential candidate January 20 /update 45

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16 Dec 11:19 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Interim government issues arrest warrant for former President Morales December 15 /update 41

04 Dec 09:39 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Interim government creates narco-terrorism police force December 3 /update 40

04 Dec 03:55 AM UTC —

Bolivia: General elections projected to be held in March 2020 /update 39

25 Nov 05:31 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Interim president agrees to withdraw military from protest areas November 24 /update 38

24 Nov 01:24 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Protesters agree to lift roadblocks November 23 /update 37

22 Nov 07:13 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Protests continue nationwide November 21 /update 36

19 Nov 08:29 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Clashes reported in El Alto November 19 /update 35

19 Nov 03:45 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Clashes reported on November 18 amid government tensions /update 34

18 Nov 07:09 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Morales supporters cause severe food and fuel shortages in La Paz and other cities November 18 /update 33

16 Nov 09:48 AM UTC —

Bolivia: At least five dead in Sacaba amid nationwide protests November 15 /update 32

15 Nov 05:30 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Lawmakers reach deal for new elections November 14 /update 31

14 Nov 12:51 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Violent demonstrations continue nationwide November 13 /update 30

13 Nov 10:37 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Interim president sworn in as indigenous groups protest November 12 /update 29

12 Nov 04:57 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Former President Morales accepts asylum in Mexico November 11 /update 28

11 Nov 05:02 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Violence reported in La Paz November 10 /update 27

11 Nov 01:59 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Celebratory rallies held in La Paz November 10 /update 26

10 Nov 09:17 PM UTC —

Bolivia: President Evo Morales announces resignation November 10 /update 25

09 Nov 04:35 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Morales denounces “coup” November 9 as some police join opposition protests /update 24

09 Nov 12:36 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Protests continue nationwide November 8 /update 23

08 Nov 01:10 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Rival political supporters clash in La Paz November 7 /update 22

07 Nov 07:54 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Protests in urban centers nationwide November 7 /update 21

07 Nov 12:36 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Protest leader arrives in La Paz November 6 /update 20

06 Nov 01:29 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Further protests expected in La Paz November 6 /update 19

05 Nov 02:05 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Possible delays at La Paz’s El Alto Airport (LPB) amid strike November 5 /update 18

05 Nov 01:49 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Opposition leaders call for nationwide strike November 5 /update 17

04 Nov 06:57 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Nationwide protests continue as opposition deadline looms November 4 /update 16

01 Nov 03:13 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Protests continue in La Paz October 31 /update 15

31 Oct 12:38 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Two reported dead in nationwide protests October 30 /update 14

29 Oct 06:55 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Protests continue nationwide October 29 /update 13

29 Oct 01:00 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Additional protests scheduled October 29 /update 12

28 Oct 08:00 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Roadblocks reported in La Paz Oct. 28 as capital strikes over election results /update 11

27 Oct 12:41 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Protests continue nationwide October 26 /update 10

26 Oct 08:03 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Clashes reported following protests in La Paz and Santa Cruz October 25 /update 9

25 Oct 10:50 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Further nationwide protests expected on October 25 /update 8

24 Oct 10:03 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Vote recount confirms Morales’ reelection October 23 /update 7

23 Oct 01:04 PM UTC —

Bolivia: President declares state of emergency October 23 /update 6

23 Oct 03:03 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Opposition supporters call for general strike October 23 /update 5

22 Oct 08:23 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Government requests audit of presidential election vote tally October 22 /update 4

22 Oct 04:46 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Protests break out over disputed election results October 21 /update 3

11 Oct 03:24 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Public transportation to be shut down nationwide during general elections October 20 /update 2

09 Oct 12:06 PM UTC —

Bolivia: Protests likely ahead of October 20 general elections /update 1

20 Sep 09:22 AM UTC —

Bolivia: Presidential campaign period to begin September 20

Event

Former President Evo Morales' political party MAS has called for protests on Wednesday, January 15, in El Alto and for a march to La Paz. Further, at least seven trade unions have also called for mobilizations on the same date in La Paz's Plaza San Francisco to sign a pact in defense of democracy as of 18:00 (local time). They aim to communicate a message of unity and to underline that the next president must not use or speak of violence. Teachers, doctors, miners, and people of many other sectors will join the action. Related protests remain possible in other urban areas.

A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are to be expected throughout La Paz, in El Alto, and on roadways linking the two cities. Clashes cannot be ruled out.

Context

Former President Morales resigned on November 10 following weeks of protests organized by opposition political organizations. The TSE was accused of manipulating the results of the October 20 election in favor of Morales to prevent a runoff, sparking an escalation in demonstrations nationwide. More than 30 people have been killed in clashes with security forces or between rival political supporters.

Advice

Individuals in Bolivia are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all gatherings as a precaution, anticipate localized disruptions, and adhere to all instructions by local authorities and their home governments.

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