Bolivia declares state of emergency amid protests
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President Rodrigo Paz, Bolivian Workers’ Confederation
Bolivia
June 20, 2026
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President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to clear road blockades. Protests have lasted 50 days due to fuel subsidy cuts and economic instability. Military deployment is authorized to restore order.
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