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Chile Trucker Protest Over Fuel Prices Imperils Farm Exports

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 11 November 2026, 14:16 UTC By Antonia Mufarech and James Attwood 1 min read
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Transportation Chile Trucker Protest Over Fuel Prices Threatens Agricultural Exports A protest by truckers and regional buses over fuel prices and roadway tolls was snarling traffic across Chile on Wednesday, threatening exports of fresh produce at the start of the country’s agricultural season. The partial road blockades that started building on Monday are the latest headache for President José Antonio Kast’s government at a time of shrinking economic activity and sagging poll numbers eight...

Transportation Chile Trucker Protest Over Fuel Prices Threatens Agricultural Exports A protest by truckers and regional buses over fuel prices and roadway tolls was snarling traffic across Chile on Wednesday, threatening exports of fresh produce at the start of the country’s agricultural season. The partial road blockades that started building on Monday are the latest headache for President José Antonio Kast’s government at a time of shrinking economic activity and sagging poll numbers eight months into his four-year term. Government officials and protest leaders are meeting again on Wednesday morning after initial talks broke down Tuesday.
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