State of emergency: Bolivia’s currency plummets as anger simmers
Summary
Bolivia’s President Paz declared a state of emergency after more than 50 days of protests. The protests came because many workers are angry about government budget cuts and plans to privatize services.Key Facts
- Bolivia’s President Paz declared a state of emergency.
- Protests have lasted more than 50 days.
- Many workers are protesting against government policies.
- The protesters are upset about austerity cuts (reductions in government spending).
- There are concerns about privatization, which means selling government-run services to private companies.
- The country’s currency value has dropped during this unrest.
- The situation has caused growing anger and tension in Bolivia.
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