Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday as protests and riots against him and his government enter their 50th consecutive day, according to Israeli media. Demonstrators demand Paz's resignation over a cost-of-living crisis and have blocked roads widely, causing severe shortages of fuel, food and basic goods. The declaration will allow Paz to deploy security forces against the protesters.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday as anti-government protests and riots entered their 50th consecutive day. The declaration, reported by Israeli media citing local sources, allows Paz to deploy security forces to confront demonstrators. Protesters, demanding Paz's resignation over a severe cost-of-living crisis, have blocked roads across the country, creating acute shortages of fuel, food, and basic necessities. The crisis marks a significant political and social escalation in Bolivia, though the level of international attention so far appears limited. No prior coverage of this situation was found in The Zioneer's archives.
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