Demetrio Pérez

Demetrio Pérez is a prominent soy producer and former president of the National Association of Oilseed and Wheat Producers (ANAPO) in Bolivia. He has been vocal about the ongoing fuel crisis in the country, highlighting that it has persisted for over two years and is worsening. Pérez has pointed out the significant challenges that producers face, such as long wait times for diesel, which can extend up to 20 days, and the additional costs incurred during this period. His insights reflect the broader concerns within the agricultural sector regarding fuel shortages and their impact on production during critical planting and harvesting seasons.