Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies (opens original article in a new tab)

Bolivia's president declared a state of emergency to empower the military to remove road blockades causing supply shortages and transportation disruptions, following weeks of protests over austerity measures.

• Bolivia's president declared a state of emergency to allow military to remove road blockades
• Road blockades caused fuel and food shortages, hospital access issues, and at least 17 deaths
• President claims state of emergency aims to restore freedom and ensure supplies