Santa Cruz Declares State of Emergency Amid Extreme Weather

The Bolivian department of Santa Cruz declared a state of emergency due to extreme weather, including wildfires, affecting the region through the end of the year. These wildfires have hindered fuel supplies, worsened diesel shortages, and complicated firefighting efforts in affected areas.

The Bolivian department of Santa Cruz has declared a state of emergency due to extreme weather, including wildfires, which are expected to last through the end of the year, according to a decree published on Thursday.

Recent wildfires in eastern Bolivia have obstructed fuel supply lines, preventing trains from delivering to some areas, as local reports indicate. This has worsened the ongoing diesel shortages that began earlier this week in Bolivia, making it more difficult for firefighters to access and manage the affected regions.