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Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protests

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a 90-day state of emergency, deploying soldiers and bulldozers to dismantle disruptive anti-government roadblocks. For over six weeks, protests by unions, Indigenous groups, and coca farmers have crippled the nation, causing severe shortages and economic losses.

21 Jun 2026 7:53 am