Bolivia deploys troops against blockades over a decree its own government wants repealed

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Bolivia deployed military and police forces in Yapacaní ahead of road blockades organized by farming groups protesting a decree raising diesel prices for large consumers. The government later acknowledged the need to repeal the contentious measure.

Bolivia's government deployed military and police units on Tuesday in the municipality of Yapacaní, in Santa Cruz department, ahead of announced road blockades called by farming organisations against the decree that raised the price of diesel for large consumers. Hours later, the deputy interior minister acknowledged that the same measure must be annulled.