According to news from Bolivia, the blockades placed at a highway outside Santa Cruz were removed by protestors last week. However, clashes between activists and the police erupted yesterday following an opposition-led national assembly, with at least five police officers injured. A report by Crisis24 highlighted unrest is expected to renew as of 26 January in Santa Cruz as supporters continue to demand the release of opposition figure Luis Fernando Camacho, governor of Santa Cruz. "Transport and business disruptions, including blockades, are possible nationwide, particularly in Santa Cruz Department," added Crisis24. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Old article from 19 January>> An Associated Press (AP) article reported dozens of cargo-laden trucks lining up blocked by “large mounds of sand piled” at a highway outside Santa Cruz. Cars and trucks were unable to move, and drivers were seen waiting by the side of the road, reported AP. Santa Cruz is Bolivia’s most populous city and is currently witnessing mass protests against the federal government's arrest of Santa Cruz Governor Luis Fernando Camacho, a prominent opposition figure. The blockades set up by the protestors aim to pressure the government by limiting the movement of food, especially since Santa Cruz is considered Bolivia’s largest food producer. “This measure is to make the government realize that they can’t live without Santa Cruz,” said Micol Paz, a 32-year-old activist with Santa Cruz Gov. Luis Fernando Camacho’s Creemos political party. According to Crisis24, a security risk and crisis management consultancy, the protests are expected to continue through mid-January. Kuehne+Nagel sources reported that the main road connecting the western regions of the country with Santa Cruz is blocked. Trucks with cargo from overseas are still arriving in Santa Cruz via alternative roads, but they are experiencing significant delays and incurring extra costs.