Roadblocks that paralyzed Bolivia have been lifted following an agreement with the country’s main labor union and military intervention to clear routes. For weeks, farmers, workers, and miners had blocked up to one hundred roads nationwide, demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz or wage increases. The agreement, signed on June 19th, paved the way for the end of the protests, with the army deployed Saturday to ensure roads were passable. Despite the resolution of the road closures, President Paz, who took office at the end of last year, continues to face significant political pressure. The lifting of the blockades represents a de-escalation of immediate tensions, but underlying grievances remain. The situation highlights ongoing social and economic challenges within the country.