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Bolivian president declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis

CGTN

 , Updated 14:27, 20-Jun-2026

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz ‌declared a state of ​emergency early ​on Saturday, escalating a ⁠blockade ​crisis that has ​ground the country's economy to a ​halt ​over the past 50 ‌days.

The ⁠move, in an address to the ​nation, ​clears ⁠the way for ​military deployment ​to ⁠restore order nationwide.

Source(s): Reuters
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