Bolivian Oil, Gas Installations under Military Protection

La Paz (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian government put all oil and gas installations under military protection after opposition groups threatened to cut supplies to Brazil and Argentina.

Cabinet spokesman Ivan Canelas said President Evo Morales had ordered the Armed forces to protect oil wells, gas plants and pipelines.

Authorities from Chaco, southern Bolivia, had announced they will close gas valves to Argentina and Paraguay on Monday.