Bolivia’s government and the country’s largest labor union reached an agreement on Friday, ending over six weeks of widespread protests and road blockades. The demonstrations centered around demands for the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. Union leader Mario Argollo announced that all protest actions across the nation would be immediately lifted following the agreement. The unrest had significantly disrupted transportation and commerce throughout Bolivia. Details of the agreement were not immediately released, but it appears to have averted further escalation of the crisis. This resolution marks a significant moment for political stability in the region after a prolonged period of national disruption.