Analysis
What the official said
“A minority acting outside the law attempted to disregard the will expressed by the majority of Bolivians at the polls less than one year ago, rejected the government’s willingness to engage in dialogue, and maintained road blockades for more than seven weeks, depriving the Bolivian people of access to food, health care, and other necessities such as fuel.”
Claimant: Members of the High-Level Mission of OAS Member States to Bolivia High-Level Mission members
Agency or office: U.S. Department of State
Context
Statement released by members of a High-Level Mission from several OAS member governments after visiting La Paz and Santa Cruz on July 29-30; expresses concern about violent blockades and their impact on Bolivian citizens and democratic order.
Evidence
The claim is a direct report from the Mission's observations during its visit and attributes sustained blockades and deprivation of essentials to a minority of protesters. It is consequential and politically sensitive; it can be independently verified through on-the-ground reporting, OAS documentation, and Bolivian government and civil-society records. The statement itself does not provide underlying data or citations for the duration or specific instances of deprivation or deaths, so independent corroboration is required.