St Julian’s toll blockade causes losses of over Sh10 million

The 13-day blockade of the towns of San Julián and Cuatro Canadas has resulted in The losses caused by toll collection exceeded 10 million peso The government stressed on Saturday, through the state news agency ABI, that a major accident had occurred on the road, on its way to Beni and Chiquitania, compromising the efforts to extinguish the forest fire in São Matías.

Agricultural producers in the above cities support this extreme measure Request for approval of the use of genetically modified seeds using biotechnology Drought resistance, mainly soybeans, wheat and corn. The measure was suspended in four Canadian provinces on Friday and was lifted in St. Julian yesterday after an information meeting on the agreement with the government.

According to the ABI report, Parliament agreed to a 30-day transition period amid the protests This cross-departmental strategic route has been implemented.

“Today we analysed this (protocol) bill which they (the government) promised to comply with within 30 days in case ministers do not comply. The lock will be reset. “This is the mission of our base,” warned Felix Carrasco, executive officer of the Intercultural Federation of the North of St Julian’s.

A few hours ago, Public Works Minister Edgar Montaño condemned the The political interests mobilized and the economic losses caused by the collection of tolls exceeded 10 million bel.

“They told us the road would be open once the agreement was signed, but that didn’t happen. So, we see there is a Intransigence and more partisan and political issues”He assured during a press conference in which he recalled that the demands made by San Julian and the four Canadian leaders had been met.

Blockade This affected the extinguishing of the San Matías forest fire. Because it blocks the passage of tankers carrying fuel for helicopter operations.

According to local reports, a tanker carrying fuel was the first to pass after the road was cleared of debris and the cape landed.

The eight-point list of requests includes delaying credit for producers affected by rain and drought, and Small producers can participate in the West Bolivia program.