Bolivian president declares state of emergency

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1. 1d ago

   Bolivian Government Clears All Protest Roadblocks

   President Rodrigo Paz deployed the army and police to remove anti-government roadblocks. Police used bulldozers to clear highways, allowing fuel trucks to enter La Paz. The government announced on Tuesday that no protest roadblocks remain.

   What's confirmed:

   • Bolivian police used bulldozers to clear highways.
   • Fuel trucks entered La Paz after roadblocks were removed.
   • The government deployed the army to end nationwide demonstrations.
   • The government stated on Tuesday that no protest roadblocks remained.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Protesters clashed with riot police in San Julián, Santa Cruz department, on June 6, 2026.
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2. 3d ago

   Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Declares National State of Emergency

   President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency to address a blockade crisis and anti-government protests. The move authorizes the military and police to clear road blockades that have disrupted supplies. This follows more than 50 days of unrest sparked by the removal of fuel subsidies.

   What's confirmed:

   • President Rodrigo Paz declared a national state of emergency to clear road blockades.
   • The state of emergency empowers the military and police to remove road blockades.
   • Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies.
   • Anti-government protests have lasted for more than 50 days.
   • President Paz reached a deal with the Bolivian Workers Confederation (COB) on Friday to ease tensions.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The state of emergency is set for a duration of 90 days.
   • At least 17 people have died during the unrest.
   • Bulldozers have been sent to clear roadblocks.
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