NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade
La Paz sanitation workers strike enters third week causing trash accumulation
Sanitation workers in La Paz, Bolivia, have been on strike for 15 days, resulting in significant piles of uncollected waste throughout city streets and markets. The stoppage involves employees of the city's contracted waste collection company.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
Residents of La Paz are facing potential public health and sanitation challenges due to the two-week suspension of municipal waste collection services.
Key Facts
- The strike by sanitation workers in La Paz has reached its 15th day as of Tuesday.
- Waste is accumulating in streets and markets across the city.
- The strike involves employees of the contracted waste collection company.
Who's Mentioned
locationLa Paz“City where the strike and waste accumulation are occurring.”other20“Percentage of service initially affected; also years of previous left-wing gover”other49“Age of worker Brenda Mamani.”personBrenda Mamani“A 49-year-old cleaning worker affected by the smell.”personJosé Carrasco“Director of the Departmental Health Service of La Paz.”organizationLa Paz Limpia“The waste collection company currently on strike.”locationBolivia“The country where the strike is taking place.”other15“Days the strike has lasted.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”personCésar Dockweiler“Mayor of La Paz.”personRodrigo Paz“President of Bolivia.”other40“Years of the current economic crisis.”personRamiro Maquera“Secretary General of the Sindicato de Trabajadores de La Paz Limpia.”