Bolivia declares state of emergency amid ongoing protests

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21 June, 2026, 11:20 pm
Last modified: 21 June, 2026, 11:24 pm

Bolivia declares state of emergency amid ongoing protests

21 June, 2026, 11:20 pm
Last modified: 21 June, 2026, 11:24 pm

The South American country of Bolivia has been at a standstill for six weeks due to anti-government protests. On June 20, President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency in the country to bring the situation under control. In addition, the army, armed police and bulldozers have been deployed to remove roadblocks across the country.

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