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Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisis, paving way to deploy military

President Rodrigo Paz declared a National State of Emergency to clear road blockades. The government is using police and military forces, including bulldozers, to reopen transit. Roadblocks have since fallen, though economic tensions persist.

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Roadblocks have now fallen across the country following the deployment of military and police forces.

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  1. Bolivia Deploys Military to Clear Roadblocks Under State of Emergency

    President Rodrigo Paz declared a National State of Emergency to clear road blockades. The government is using police and military forces, including bulldozers, to reopen transit. Roadblocks have since fallen, though economic tensions persist.

    What's confirmed:

    • President Rodrigo Paz declared a National State of Emergency.
    • The state of emergency empowers the police and military to remove road blockades.
    • Bulldozers were used to clear roadblocks.
    • Farmers and Indigenous groups led the protests against the conservative president.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The struggle between President Rodrigo Paz and Evo Morales remains unresolved.
    • Bolivia's parliament moved to pave the way for the state of emergency.
    confidence 90%

  2. Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Declares State of Emergency Over Blockades

    President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday to allow military deployment to clear road blockades. Protesters have cut off key roads, restricting the flow of food, fuel, and medicine to major cities. The move follows weeks of anti-government protests driven by economic pressure and rising living costs.

    What's confirmed:

    • President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday.
    • The emergency declaration enables the deployment of military forces to clear road blockades.
    • Protesting groups have blocked key roads, choking supplies of fuel, food, and medicines.
    • Paz announced the emergency in a live message shortly after unveiling a Friday deal with the Bolivian Workers Confederation (COB).
    • The crisis stems from anti-government protests over economic pressure and rising living costs.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The blockades are an organized bid to destabilize Bolivia.
    • Anti-government protests lasted for 50 days before a deal with a labor union was signed.
    confidence 95%