Edson Valdez
Edson Valdez is the executive of the Federación Departamental de Choferes 1ro de Mayo de La Paz, a major transport union in Bolivia. He recently announced plans for a 48-hour strike and mobilizations to protest against rising prices, fuel shortages, and poor road conditions, highlighting the urgent needs of the transport sector.
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Edson Valdez is a leader of the transportation union who commented on the potential for nationwide protests.
Bolivia’s largest cities brought to standstill by transportation strike over fuel price hike | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-20
Edson Valdez assured that the march is a first step towards further actions against the government.
Bloqueos y fuertes reclamos en Bolivia por escasez de combustible - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-06-05
Edson Valdez announced the suspension of the 48-hour strike after reaching an agreement with the national government.
Suspenden paro de transporte público en La Paz, permitiendo el normal desarrollo del partido entre Bolivia y Uruguay
Bolivia· 2025-03-24Edson Valdez is a leader of the drivers in La Paz who stated that they will not discuss a possible suspension of the planned strike.
Tensión en el inicio de la reunión entre choferes y representantes del Gobierno en La PazBolivia· 2025-03-21
Edson Valdez announced a 48-hour strike in protest of fuel shortages.
Sectores acorralan al Gobierno con protestas y piden gestión ante la crisisBolivia· 2025-03-20
