Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, allowing for military deployment to restore order and end a 50-day blockade that has crippled the country's economy.

Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
Rodrigo Paz
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LA PAZ, ​June ​20 - ‌Bolivia's President ​Rodrigo Paz ‌declared a state of emergency early on Saturday, ‌escalating a blockade crisis ‌that has ground the country's ⁠economy ​to ⁠a halt over the past ⁠50 days.

The move, ​in an address ⁠to the nation, ⁠clears ​the way for military deployment ⁠to restore order nationwide.

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