Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to remove road blockades causing fuel and food shortages in La Paz and other cities. Protests against austerity measures, including fuel subsidy removal, led to violent clashes, 37 injuries, and 17 deaths, with the government citing transportation disruptions as a cause. The emergency allows military support for police to restore order, with a 90-day duration unless violence ends.