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Bolivia's Rodrigo Paz Declares State of Emergency Amid Prolonged Protests

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  • Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency due to ongoing protests.
  • Protests led by unions and Indigenous groups have created severe shortages of goods for over six weeks.
  • The state of emergency allows military intervention to dismantle protest blockades across Bolivia.
  • Paz reached a deal with the trade union federation to end blockades disrupting the economy.
  • The crisis was triggered by opposition to government austerity measures.

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