Edwin Balcázar

Edwin Balcázar is a cattle rancher from Santa Rosa in the Beni department of Bolivia. Recently, he has been in the news due to the severe floods caused by intense rains that have threatened the local cattle population, with estimates suggesting that around 200,000 heads of cattle are at risk. Balcázar has been actively evacuating his livestock to higher ground to prevent losses, having already moved approximately 1,500 cattle. He has expressed concerns about the lack of governmental support during this crisis, reflecting the frustration of local ranchers who have faced similar disasters in the past without adequate assistance.