Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests (opens original article in a new tab)

Bolivia's president declared a state of emergency after weeks of protests over economic issues, allowing military intervention to clear blockades and restore order. Protests demand the president's resignation and address economic crises.

• Bolivia's president declared a state of emergency due to weeks of anti-government protests over rising living costs
• The emergency declaration allows the use of armed forces to clear road blockades and restore order
• Protests are led by workers unions, farmers, and supporters of former president Evo Morales, demanding the president's resignation