03:40Bolivia: Hundreds of trucks queuing at borders as Peruvian protesters block roads
Hundreds of trucks lined highways at the Desaguadero Border Crossing towards Peru on Tuesday, as protesters blockaded routes in Peru amid the political crisis following the ouster of former President Pedro Castillo.
Footage shows dozens of trucks and residents crossing the border on foot. At the same time, drivers complained about the lack of information about the opening time as many of them are struggling to find food.
"We have been here together with my partner in the blockade since date four; since it began, it has practically been two weeks since we have been hard at penalising the entire siege situation, and there is no food supply," a driver said.
The Bolivian trucks are mainly loaded with export cargo and headed for ports, as Bolivia is landlocked. According to authorities, more than 40% of Bolivia's foreign trade passes through ports in southern Peru.
Due to the congestion at the border, Bolivian exporters and carriers might lose about $4.6 million a day, as reported by the National Chamber of Exporters.
03:40Hundreds of trucks lined highways at the Desaguadero Border Crossing towards Peru on Tuesday, as protesters blockaded routes in Peru amid the political crisis following the ouster of former President Pedro Castillo.
Footage shows dozens of trucks and residents crossing the border on foot. At the same time, drivers complained about the lack of information about the opening time as many of them are struggling to find food.
"We have been here together with my partner in the blockade since date four; since it began, it has practically been two weeks since we have been hard at penalising the entire siege situation, and there is no food supply," a driver said.
The Bolivian trucks are mainly loaded with export cargo and headed for ports, as Bolivia is landlocked. According to authorities, more than 40% of Bolivia's foreign trade passes through ports in southern Peru.
Due to the congestion at the border, Bolivian exporters and carriers might lose about $4.6 million a day, as reported by the National Chamber of Exporters.