Hundreds brave freezing weather in La Paz to line up for affordable food

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Bolivia

Business & Economy

Hundreds brave freezing weather in La Paz to line up for affordable food

Hundreds of Bolivian residents are braving near-freezing temperatures to queue for affordable chicken in La Paz due to more than a month of food shortages. Spiked prices and protester blockades have affected access to food and medical supplies in the capital.

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