Lula authorizes sending humanitarian aid to Bolivia after wave of protests

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) authorized, this Monday (25), the sending of humanitarian aid to Bolivia, amid waves of protests and roadblocks that caused shortages in regions of the country.

The authorization took place during a telephone conversation between Lula and the Bolivian president, Rodrigo Paz.

The measure responds to a request from the President of Bolivia to Brazil for the loan of a plane with the aim of helping in the distribution of humanitarian aid and supplies.

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Government sources told CNN Brasil that the request was made through diplomatic channels and is being analyzed. According to these sources, the Bolivian government had also requested supplies.

Wave of protests in Bolivia
Bolivia's center-right government is the target of protests in different states. Roadblocks organized by protesters in dozens of parts of the country have worsened fuel shortages and created food shortages.

Even the capital, La Paz, is experiencing a shortage of items such as chicken and some fruits and vegetables. In recent days, the government has had to organize food distribution to overcome the crisis.

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In mid-May, Argentina, led by Javier Milei, sent a Hercules C-130 from its Air Force to assist in the distribution of food and essential products, to overcome difficulties in transporting cargo due to roadblocks.

The protests in Bolivia are carried out by trade unionists, miners, indigenous people and farmers, who are calling for an increase in wages and accusing the Paz government of implementing austerity measures.

The Bolivian president said this Monday (25) in a speech that he is open to dialogue, stated that he does not plan privatizations and announced that he will reduce 50% of his salary and that of his ministers.

(With information from Luciana Taddeo and Débora Bergamasco, from CNN Brasil)

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Source: CNN