Bypassing Blockades and Changing Routes, Family from MS Held in Bolivia Navigates Roads, Crosses Bolivia via Alternative Routes, and Begins Land Return to Brazil After Protests in La Paz

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Published on 15/01/2026 at 08:48

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Stranded Since January 6 Due to Blockades in La Paz, Brazilians Anticipated Departure, Diverted Via Alternate Routes, Crossed Argentina and Paraguay, and Reorganized Return to Brazil After Protests and Uncertainties

A family from Mato Grosso do Sul managed to leave La Paz, the seat of the Bolivian government, after being stranded since January 6 due to protests, altering travel plans and seeking a land route to return to Brazil safely.

The family was traveling to Machu Picchu, Peru, when they became trapped in La Paz by roadblocks and street conflicts, increasing uncertainties and requiring quick decisions.

Early Departure Due to the Blockades

According to dentist Wésner Vargas, 38 years old, the departure took place in the early morning, diverting to a dirt road after encountering a blockage on the initial route.

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Change of Plans Due to Fear of Violence in Bolivia

The initial strategy included a flight to Santa Cruz de la Sierra and a land return to Corumbá, the border of Mato Grosso do Sul with Bolivia.

Since the flight was scheduled for Thursday, the family decided to leave early due to fears of increasing urban violence.

The anxiety to leave La Paz quickly led to the choice of the bus as an immediate alternative, despite the additional risks associated with the blockades.

The Return to Brazil Still Long

After crossing Argentina, the family will proceed to Paraguay, from where they plan to finally return to Mato Grosso do Sul, completing the planned journey.

The members reside in Maracaju, Jardim, Bonito, and Sidrolândia, which requires additional logistics for their reunion after returning.

The protests began on December 22, following a presidential decree that eliminated fuel subsidies, raising prices and causing roadblocks.

According to the newspaper El Deber, a meeting held this morning is discussing a new decree aimed at ending all roadblocks, bringing hope for normalization.

With information from Campo Grande News.

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Bypassing Blockades and Changing Routes, Family from MS Held in Bolivia Navigates Roads, Crosses Bolivia via Alternative Routes, and Begins Land Return to Brazil After Protests in La Paz

Stranded Since January 6 Due to Blockades in La Paz, Brazilians Anticipated Departure, Diverted Via Alternate Routes, Crossed Argentina and Paraguay, and Reorganized Return to Brazil After Protests and Uncertainties

Early Departure Due to the Blockades

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Bypassing Blockades and Changing Routes, Family from MS Held in Bolivia Navigates Roads, Crosses Bolivia via Alternative Routes, and Begins Land Return to Brazil After Protests in La Paz

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