Embattled Bolivian president moves to use military against protests
Bolivia's conservative president Rodrigo Paz moved to strengthen the army's role in quelling anti-government protests that have paralyzed cities and caused shortages. Facing demands to step down, Paz prepared a bill to empower the military. Thousands queued for chicken. Paz entered office seven months ago after ending two decades of left rule. He restored relations with the US and cut fuel subsidies, sparking backlash. Mass demonstrations and roadblocks have caused severe shortages. Two ministers resigned. Paz accused protestors of attempting a coup and didn't rule out a state of emergency. Authorities recorded almost 100 roadblocks and seven deaths. Paz accuses former president Evo Morales of fomenting unrest.
Bolivia's conservative president Rodrigo Paz moved to strengthen the army's role in quelling anti-government protests that have paralyzed cities and caused shortages. Facing demands to step down, Paz prepared a bill to empower the military. Thousands queued for chicken. Paz entered office seven months ago after ending two decades of left rule. He restored relations with the US and cut fuel subsidies, sparking backlash. Mass demonstrations and roadblocks have caused severe shortages. Two ministers resigned. Paz accused protestors of attempting a coup and didn't rule out a state of emergency. Authorities recorded almost 100 roadblocks and seven deaths. Paz accuses former president Evo Morales of fomenting unrest.
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Bolivia's conservative president Rodrigo Paz moved to strengthen the army's role in quelling anti-government protests that have paralyzed cities and caused shortages. Facing demands to step down, Paz prepared a bill to empower the military. Thousands queued for chicken. Paz entered office seven months ago after ending two decades of left rule. He restored relations with the US and cut fuel subsidies, sparking backlash. Mass demonstrations and roadblocks have caused severe shortages. Two ministers resigned. Paz accused protestors of attempting a coup and didn't rule out a state of emergency. Authorities recorded almost 100 roadblocks and seven deaths. Paz accuses former president Evo Morales of fomenting unrest.
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