We need transparency on the economic situation | Necesitamos transparencia sobre la situación económica

By Marisol Esthela Alvarado Flores:

Conade calls to return to the roundabouts in Santa Cruz and joins the mobilization of trade unions and transport workers

Una marcha de miembros del Conade. Foto: RRSS (referencial)

A march of Conade members. Photo: RRSS (referential)

The National Defense of Democracy Council (Conade) called on Thursday night to return to the roundabouts in the capital city of Santa Cruz and announced that it would join the mobilization of transport and trade unions, scheduled to start next Monday, June 17.

“We are calling on citizens to return to the roundabouts; on Monday from 7 PM, we will go out to our roundabouts to manifest in a single voice against this incapable government that provides no solutions to this country,” said Roger Castellón, Conade spokesperson in Santa Cruz.

The spokesperson stated that Conade is joining the mobilization with two specific demands: to urge President Luis Arce to be transparent about the country’s economic situation and to engage in dialogue with the mobilized sectors.

The heavy transport sector decided to start an indefinite road blockade with border closures from Monday, measures shared by the trade unions led by César Gonzáles, whose representatives are marching from Patacamaya towards the seat of government.

The transport sector demands the provision of dollars, the regular supply of fuels, and the repeal of Supreme Decree 5146, which concerns the incorporation contracts of companies.

Additionally, they have included in their demands the resignation of three executive authorities: the Minister of Public Works, Édgar Montaño, the President of the National Tax Service (SIN), Mario Cazón, and the President of the National Customs, Karina Serrudo.

Meanwhile, the trade unions also demand regularization of the circulation of dollars, the repeal of Decree 4732, which concerns the pre-sale of real estate, and issues related to electronic invoicing, among others.

Castellón explained that a crisis cabinet was formed today to organize the mobilization of civil society, and if the president does not engage in dialogue, he will be held responsible for what might happen once the forceful measures begin.

“If Mr. Arce Catacora does not want to engage in dialogue, we hold him responsible for the consequences that may occur during the strike that begins on Monday,” said Castellón.

He indicated that neighborhood boards, professional associations, platforms, and others would participate in the protests, who “will bring out their pititas and that spirit” because it is necessary to be on the streets to prevent the government from silencing citizens with demands.

Meanwhile, Juan Yujra, leader of the heavy transport sector, confirmed the indefinite road blockade from Monday, insisting that “stages have been burned” and the government has not called them; instead, it labels them “coup plotters” and pursues them with threats.

“I thank so many people who came today and the sectors that are joining,” he said.

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