Bolivian President Paz declares state of emergency over anti-government blockades
Summary
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to allow the military to clear road blockades after nearly 50 days of protests that stopped much of the country's economy. The protests began after fuel subsidies were cut but grew to include demands for wage increases and President Paz's resignation.Key Facts
- President Paz declared a state of emergency in Bolivia on June 20, 2026.
- The emergency grants the military broader power to remove road blockades.
- Protests have lasted nearly 50 days and disrupted the economy.
- The unrest started after Paz ended long-standing fuel subsidies to reduce the budget deficit.
- Protesters demand higher wages, an end to fuel and dollar shortages, and President Paz’s resignation.
- Many protest groups are linked to former President Evo Morales.
- Key roads are blocked, cutting off supplies of food, fuel, and medicine to cities like La Paz.
- The government made a recent agreement with the main workers' union to help ease tensions before declaring the emergency.
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