Bolivia declares state of emergency as protests deepen political crisis

Weeks of anti-government demonstrations over rising living costs and economic pressure have escalated into a broader political confrontation under President Rodrigo Paz.

Summary

Bolivia has entered a state of emergency after President Rodrigo Paz responded to weeks of mass anti-government protests that began over rising living costs and broader economic pressure. The unrest has since evolved from a cost-of-living dispute into an escalating political crisis, signaling a wider challenge to the government beyond immediate economic grievances.

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