Bolivia's Paz Signs Protest Crackdown Law After 5 Weeks of Unrest
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 8
Bolivia's Paz Signs Protest Crackdown Law After 5 Weeks of Unrest
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 8
Summary
President Rodrigo Paz on Monday enacted legislation that broadens Bolivia's power to impose emergency measures, setting up a tougher response to anti-government protests.
The move comes after more than five weeks of escalating clashes between security forces and demonstrators, underscoring the government's push for wider legal authority.
Top military commanders attended the signing at the presidential palace, signaling security forces' central role in enforcing the new powers.
The protests are being led by the national labor union, the La Paz farmers federation and former President Evo Morales, deepening pressure on Paz's embattled administration.