Mr Mesa, who has hitherto sworn not to use force against the blockaders, is hoping that Bolivians will reject their tactics.

ECONOMIST: Turmoil in Bolivia

The mine was briefly accessed by 30 to 40 state and federal officers Aug. 29 through an alternate access but was quickly blockaded again by 40 Ejido blockaders, the company said.

FORBES: Excellon Resources, ProDESC's La Platosa Mine Situation Turning Ugly

The blockade ended Sept. 10 when 80 members of the Concerned Women of Bermejillo, known as CWB, and members of the Sada union approached the blockaders and peacefully managed to reopen the mine.

FORBES: Excellon Resources, ProDESC's La Platosa Mine Situation Turning Ugly