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Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency to break protest gridlock

Bolivia's president has declared a state of emergency to address a blockade crisis that has choked supplies. The move allows for military deployment and the use of bulldozers to clear roads. This follows 50 days of anti-government protests by farmers and Indigenous groups.

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The president declared a state of emergency to deploy the military and clear road blockades.

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  1. Bolivian President Declares State of Emergency Over Road Blockades

    Bolivia's president has declared a state of emergency to address a blockade crisis that has choked supplies. The move allows for military deployment and the use of bulldozers to clear roads. This follows 50 days of anti-government protests by farmers and Indigenous groups.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Bolivian president declared a state of emergency due to a blockade crisis.
    • The state of emergency allows for the deployment of the military to remove road blockades.
    • Road blockades have disrupted transportation and choked the supply of basic goods.
    • Protests have lasted for 50 days.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • President Rodrigo Paz declared the state of emergency.
    • President Luis Arce declared the state of emergency.
    • The blockades have contributed to deaths.
    • The president described the blockades as an organised bid to destabilise Bolivia.
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