Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency, paving way for troop deployment

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Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency enabling troop deployments to clear blockades and restore order after prolonged protests that paralyzed the economy for 50 days. The emergency gives the president constitutional authority to mobilize armed forces, with Congress to be notified within 24 hours.

Bolivia’s crisis intensified on Saturday as President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military ‌deployment to clear blockades and restore order after protests brought the economy to a halt over the past 50 days. The emergency declaration gives Paz broader constitutional tools to restore order, such as sending armed forces to clear blockades. While the order goes into effect immediately, the president must notify Congress of the state of emergency within 24 hours of...