Bolivian president declares state of emergency (opens original article in a new tab)

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency amid weeks of protests demanding his resignation, aiming to clear road blocks and restore normalcy.

• Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to clear road blocks caused by protests.
• Protests started in April over land reform and fuel subsidies, with demands for Paz's resignation.
• Congress must approve the state of emergency within 72 hours, while some Indigenous groups continue to protest.