Bolivia in trouble, who's to blame?

Reuters Published December 29, 2010
Police stand guard at a fuel station in La Paz December 26, 2010.
Police stand guard at a fuel station in La Paz December 26, 2010.
People gather to protest at a fuel station.
People gather to protest at a fuel station.
A man looks at new prices at a fuel station.
A man looks at new prices at a fuel station.
A sign reading ?No Gasoline? is placed at a closed fuel station.
A sign reading ?No Gasoline? is placed at a closed fuel station.
Demonstrators, protesting fuel hikes, battle with riot police in front of the presidential palace in La Paz December 27, 2010.
Demonstrators, protesting fuel hikes, battle with riot police in front of the presidential palace in La Paz December 27, 2010.
People look for transport in La Paz December 28, 2010.
People look for transport in La Paz December 28, 2010.
Bolivian soldiers offer free transport after a strike.
Bolivian soldiers offer free transport after a strike.
People disembark from a Bolivian Army vehicle, used to provide free transport after a strike.
People disembark from a Bolivian Army vehicle, used to provide free transport after a strike.
Bolivia's Union Workers leader Pedro Montes (C) speaks during an assembly.
Bolivia's Union Workers leader Pedro Montes (C) speaks during an assembly.
Members of Bolivia's Union Workers attend an assembly in La Paz, December 28, 2010.
Members of Bolivia's Union Workers attend an assembly in La Paz, December 28, 2010.

The government of Bolivia implemented on Sunday a hike in fuel prices in the country, with the increase ranging from 53 to 83 per cent. As a result the Drivers' Confederation launched on Monday a strike to protest the jump. Also dismayed, were members of the Bolivian Union workers.

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