Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protests
- Posted on June 21, 2026
- By Business News Today
- 1 Views
- 1 min read
Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protests
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a 90-day state of emergency, deploying soldiers and bulldozers to dismantle disruptive anti-government roadblocks. For over six weeks, protests by unions, Indigenous groups, and coca farmers have crippled the nation, causing severe shortages and economic losses.