Bolivia Faces Nationwide Protests Over Fuel Shortages and Rising Costs

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Reported Facts

Observable data points shared across all narratives

•Protests began due to fuel shortages and increasing fuel prices across Bolivia.
•As of May 25, 2026, the protests remain active and show no signs of diminishing.
•The unrest has caused significant disruptions to transportation and supply chains.
•The government is facing growing public dissatisfaction over its management of energy and inflation.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Bolivian government successfully negotiates with protest leaders and secures fuel supplies then protests may subside, restoring transportation and economic activities and improving political stability.

Market Exposure

CommodityBolivian fuel importsIncreased Volatility

Fuel shortages and protests are likely to cause fluctuations in fuel supply and prices, impacting commodity markets linked to Bolivia.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

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Primary Sources (2)

METRT WorldBolivia remains in political turmoil as anti-government protests show no sign of easing FINANCEFinancial Times - WorldBolivia roiled by nationwide protests over fuel shortages and rising costs

Bolivia continues to experience widespread anti-government protests driven by fuel shortages and rising prices, with no signs of the unrest easing as of May 25, 2026. These protests disrupt daily life and economic activities, affecting transportation and supply chains, and challenge the government's ability to manage energy resources and inflation. The ongoing turmoil raises concerns about political stability and economic recovery in the country.