US potential Blocade in Bolivia

In response to the hasty dismissal of United States ambassadors in Bolivia, the United States has sent the Bolivian Ambassador home, and in addition, might decide to replace the trade tariffs that Bolivia has been exempt of since 1991 following negotiations between the two countries. This "blocade" could potentially force 20,000 Bolivians out of jobs and drastically reduce imports into Bolivia. However, Bolivian president Evo Morales says not to worry. Morales hopes that if the situation does arise where trade connections to the United States are ended, Bolivia can rely on its natural resources and the resources of the countries around it to keep it afloat. To read more click here