Bolivia civic groups drop pressure tactics, demand security from government

The Assembly of the Cruceñidad, a civic coalition in Santa Cruz, has abandoned pressure measures and now demands security guarantees from the national government, following a September 9 deadline for addressing departmental demands. The shift suggests a de-escalation of confrontation but signals unresolved tensions over regional autonomy and security. The move may reflect internal strategy changes amid ongoing political friction between Santa Cruz and the central government.