Bolivia Declares State of Emergency After 50 Days of Road Blockades
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 20
Bolivia Declares State of Emergency After 50 Days of Road Blockades
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 20
Summary
President Rodrigo Paz imposed a state of emergency to clear Bolivia’s roads after 50 days of blockades and unrest.
The move followed disruptions that Paz said had severely hit the economy and left Bolivians unable to work, study, receive medical care or obtain supplies.
In a post on X, Paz said the emergency was needed because citizens "cannot continue to be held hostage by roadblocks" that also hinder families from earning a living.
The declaration marks an escalation in the government’s response as prolonged transport disruptions widen from a public-order problem into a broader economic and social crisis.