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Recognition Awarded to Villager Who Fed Stranded Drivers During Road Blockades

Don Marcelo, better known as “Yungueñito,” a kind-hearted man, chose to shelter 180 drivers who were stranded on the highway between La Paz and Desaguadero because of the blockades

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[Composite Image] / Marcelo Arce Bolo, a resident of the La Paz department, was recognized by the Municipal Council

This Monday, Marcelo Arce Bolo, a villager from the department of La Paz, was honored by the Municipal Council for providing shelter, food, and support to dozens of transport workers who were left stranded during more than 50 days of road blockades.

“At the initiative of Councilwoman Casimira Lema, the Council granted the Municipal Recognition for Effort and Perseverance ‘Emilio Villanueva Peñaranda’ to the Personalities of the 53 Days of Humanity and Solidarity in La Paz, highlighting actions that brought hope during one of the most difficult moments experienced by the municipality,” states the Council’s official bulletin.

During the ceremony, it was emphasized that amid shortages of food, fuel, medicines, and other hardships caused by the blockades, “citizens and institutions emerged who chose to act selflessly, demonstrating that solidarity can become a city’s greatest source of support in times of crisis.”

Don Marcelo, affectionately known as “Yungueñito,” opened his home to 180 drivers stranded on the road between La Paz and Desaguadero because of the blockades. His house has now become a mandatory stop for transport workers, and his son has several godfathers as a token of gratitude for his generosity.

“I like them all very much. They have been my family; I have my brothers here,” were Don Marcelo’s words as he bid farewell to his new friends, who shared more than 50 days with him during the road blockades in Bolivia.

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“I Will Always Be Waiting for You”: The Words of ‘Yungueñito,’ the Man Who Welcomed 180 Drivers Stranded by the Road Blockades Into His Home

His house has now become a mandatory stop for transport workers, and his son has several godfathers as a sign of gratitude for his generosity

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Don Marcelo’s farewell moment

Don Marcelo, better known as “Yungueñito,” a kind-hearted man, chose to welcome 180 drivers who were stranded on the highway between La Paz and Desaguadero because of the road blockades. His home has now become a regular stop for transport workers, and his son has gained several godfathers in appreciation of his generosity.

“I love all of you very much. You have been my family; I have my brothers here,” were Don Marcelo’s words as he said goodbye to his new friends, who spent more than 50 days with him during the road blockades in Bolivia.

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As social unrest intensified across Bolivia, hundreds of drivers became trapped by the blockades without warning. That is when Don Marcelo stepped in, providing water, electricity, a place to cook, and a place to rest for 180 men and women who needed shelter during the more than 50 days of disruptions.

“We must thank Marcelo for the place, the electricity, the water. Who else would have given us that?” one of the drivers said while saying farewell.

Now, “Yungueñito’s” home is a mandatory stop for transport workers traveling along that highway, and many of them have chosen to become godfathers to Don Marcelo’s son.

“We’ll cook together. Don’t hesitate to come. Come by—I’m not going to eat alone. I will always be waiting for you,” Don Marcelo told his new family.

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