Bolivia's Bitter Trade Offs: Protests, Power Struggles, and Petro Dollar Politics The Bolivian army's heavy handed attempt to clear road blockades after 11 days of protests has sparked widespread outrage.
Beneath this latest escalation lies a complex web of interests that has been decades in the making.
The recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered global oil price spikes, exposed Bolivia's vulnerability to external shocks.