Bolivia's Deputy Minister of Transportation died when he was on his way to unblock a transport blockade. His car collided with a truck that was stranded due to protests.
Israel Ticona was traveling on the route to Cuatro Cañadas, the point of conflict. The government blames the promoters of the demonstration and will initiate legal action against the organizers.. The protest was led by Armando Apaza, from the Gran Chiquitanía Transport Federation, who demands the maintenance of roads, the leveling of the cost of tolls and operating licenses.