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Bolivia clears anti-government roadblocks after emergency decree, as patrol plane crash kills 6 (opens original article in a new tab)

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Bolivia's government cleared anti-government roadblocks after declaring a state of emergency, while a patrol plane crash killed six people. Coca growers' unions continue blockades in parts of Cochabamba, and the state of emergency could last 90 days. Economic losses from the blockades exceed $2 billion.

  • Bolivia's government cleared anti-government roadblocks after declaring a state of emergency
  • A patrol plane crash killed six people, including Air Force officers, while monitoring a blockaded highway
  • Coca growers' unions in Cochabamba continue road blockades despite government efforts to clear them
  • The state of emergency will last 90 days but could be lifted if violence ends
  • Economic losses from the blockades exceed $2 billion and disrupted fuel and food supplies

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