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Bolivia declares 90-day state of emergency amid deadly protests

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Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a 90-day state of emergency to address widespread protests and violence stemming from austerity measures, including fuel subsidy cuts. The declaration grants the military expanded powers to clear road blockades that have severely disrupted supplies of food, fuel, and medicine, leading to numerous deaths due to lack of medical care. While Paz aims to restore order and protect citizens, some protest groups, allied with former President Evo Morales, continue to demand Paz's resignation and new elections. AI

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    Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency, paving way for troop deployment

    Bolivia’s crisis intensified on Saturday as President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military ‌deployment to clear blockades and restore order after protests brought the economy to a halt over the past 50 days. The emergency declaration gives Paz broade…

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