Bolivia: Santa Cruz rejects new talks, fare dispute unresolved

Santa Cruz civic leaders have suspended their strike but refuse to meet government ministers in La Paz, demanding they travel to the department. The national transport regulator (ATT) has not issued a new fare schedule, while the local council approved a Bs 3.50 fare, and heavy transport will discuss freight rates in Cochabamba. The standoff reflects ongoing regional-central government tension over transport pricing, with no resolution in sight.