Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests demanding his resignation (opens original article in a new tab)

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after weeks of protests demanding his resignation

• Bolivian president declares state of emergency after six weeks of protests demanding his resignation
• Agreement with COB ends some protests but some unions continue blocking roads
• Government promises not to privatise public companies and sets 90-day deadline for addressing demands
• President accuses 'narcoterrorists' linked to former leader of inciting protests