JAKARTA - Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has officially declared a state of emergency following anti-government protests and road blockades that have triggered a broad political crisis over the past few weeks.
The protesters, backed by trade unions and farmers, are calling for Paz's resignation amid economic pressures and soaring living costs, according to the report.
The blockade has led to shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies in several areas of Bolivia and has disrupted economic activity for the past 50 days.
In a televised address, Paz said he had ordered the imposition of a state of emergency to restore access to blocked roads.
"The Bolivian people must not continue to be hostages of a blockade that prevents them from working, studying, receiving medical assistance, meeting their own needs, and bringing food to their homes," Paz said, as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, June 20.
According to the report, the declaration of a state of emergency paves the way for the deployment of the military to restore order throughout Bolivia.
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