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Bolivia moves closer to state of emergency among large-scale protests

Bolivia moves closer to state of emergency among large-scale protests

Summary

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz is considering declaring a state of emergency due to ongoing large protests. People are blocking roads and calling for the government to fix a severe economic crisis that has caused high food and fuel prices and shortages of basic goods.

Key Facts

  • Protests in Bolivia have been going on for weeks with large roadblocks.
  • Protesters want the government to solve the country’s worst economic crisis in decades.
  • Some protesters want President Rodrigo Paz to resign.
  • The protests have increased food and fuel prices.
  • Basic goods are becoming hard to find because of the unrest.
  • The government is thinking about using military forces to manage the protests.
  • This action would happen under a state of emergency declaration.
  • Police have clashed with protesters demanding the president step down.
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