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Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency on Saturday to resolve a blockade crisis. Police used bulldozers on Sunday to clear highways, allowing fuel trucks to enter La Paz. The measure follows weeks of protests over economic pressure and living costs.

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Police have begun clearing highways with bulldozers and fuel is now reaching La Paz.

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  1. Bolivian Police and Military Clear Road Blockades After Emergency Decree

    President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency on Saturday to resolve a blockade crisis. Police used bulldozers on Sunday to clear highways, allowing fuel trucks to enter La Paz. The measure follows weeks of protests over economic pressure and living costs.

    What's confirmed:

    • President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday.
    • The emergency decree lasts for 90 days.
    • The military was deployed to assist police in removing road blockades.
    • Anti-government protests were driven by rising living costs.
    • Police used bulldozers to clear highways on Sunday.
    • Fuel trucks entered La Paz following the clearance of roads.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The crisis has resulted in deaths.
    confidence 100%

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

    President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday to allow the military to clear road blockades. These blockades have choked supplies 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 empowers the military to remove road blockades.
    • Protesters have blocked key roads, restricting the supply of food, fuel, and medicines.
    • The unrest is driven by anti-government protests over economic pressure and rising living costs.
    • President Paz announced the emergency via a live message to the nation.
    • A deal was reached on Friday with the Bolivian Workers' Confederation to ease tensions.
    • Protesters are demanding that the president resign.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The crisis has worsened since April.
    • Protests have lasted for more than six weeks.
    • A deal with a labor union followed 50 days of anti-government protests.
    confidence 95%