Bolivia’s Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisis, paving the way to deploy military

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling military deployment to clear blockades after 50 days of protests that halted the economy. The crisis began when Paz cut fuel subsidies to reduce the deficit amid a dollar crunch and IMF talks. Despite later steps to stabilize fuel prices and reverse land reforms, protests intensified, with unions demanding wage increases, end to shortages, and Paz's resignation. Protesters, many allied with former President Evo Morales, have blocked key roads. The emergency declaration gives Paz constitutional tools to restore order.

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling military deployment to clear blockades after 50 days of protests that halted the economy. The crisis began when Paz cut fuel subsidies to reduce the deficit amid a dollar crunch and IMF talks. Despite later steps to stabilize fuel prices and reverse land reforms, protests intensified, with unions demanding wage increases, end to shortages, and Paz's resignation. Protesters, many allied with former President Evo Morales, have blocked key roads. The emergency declaration gives Paz constitutional tools to restore order.

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling military deployment to clear blockades after 50 days of protests that halted the economy. The crisis began when Paz cut fuel subsidies to reduce the deficit amid a dollar crunch and IMF talks. Despite later steps to stabilize fuel prices and reverse land reforms, protests intensified, with unions demanding wage increases, end to shortages, and Paz's resignation. Protesters, many allied with former President Evo Morales, have blocked key roads. The emergency declaration gives Paz constitutional tools to restore order.

This story involves 1 source and may affect public understanding of protests / fuel subsidies.