Bolivia declares state of emergency amid protests
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Rodrigo Paz, Bolivian Government
Bolivia
June 20, 2026
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President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to clear blockades after 50 days of protests. The protests were triggered by fuel subsidy cuts and have led to shortages of food, fuel, and medicine.
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