Bolivia Declares National Emergency Amid Forest Fires

Bolivia has declared a national emergency due to severe forest fires, as announced by Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo. This declaration facilitates rapid coordination and effective international aid to combat the ongoing crisis.

Bolivia declared a national emergency due to raging forest fires, the country's defense ministry announced on Saturday.

In a press conference, Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo said the national emergency would allow the country to quickly coordinate international support.

'This will allow us to have more agile and effective support from friendly countries and from international cooperation,' Novillo said.

(With inputs from agencies.)