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Sun English Edition | 12 hours, 26 minutes ago | tense

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.

The Edition | 2 weeks ago | tense

Police, protesters clash in Bolivia at road blockade

Police clashed with anti-government protesters in San Julian, Santa Cruz, Bolivia on Saturday, with gunfire wounding four officers and 14 civilians injured. The protesters demand President Rodrigo Paz's resignation amid a month of demonstrations causing shortages. Paz, who took office in November, faces unpopular economic reforms. The government accuses former President Evo Morales of fomenting unrest. US President Donald Trump's Shield of the Americas alliance, which includes Bolivia, backed Paz. Congress is debating a state of emergency bill.

The Edition | 2 weeks, 3 days ago | tense

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.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 11 months ago | concerned

Tropical Forests Lose Land Area Equivalent to Switzerland

Maryland University research reveals tropical forests loss equivalent to Switzerland's land area in the past year. The political commitment at COP26 to halt deforestation has veered off course. Tree losses surged in 2022, with about 11 football pitches of forest disappearing every minute. Brazil dominated destruction with a 14% increase in deforestation. Indonesia showed a sharp decline in forest loss due to government and corporate actions. Bolivia and Ghana also saw increases. Over 100 world leaders signed the Glasgow Declaration to halt deforestation by 2030. Scientists warn that lost ecosystem services cannot be easily replaced. The tropics experienced a 10% increase in primary rainforest loss in 2022 compared to 2021, with over 4 million hectares deforested.