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Fortunefinance21 hrs ago
Bolivia Declares 90-Day Emergency as Road Blockades Cut Fuel and Food Supplies
President Rodrigo Paz ordered the military to clear barricades after five weeks of protests. Shortages have left at least 17 people dead and isolated the capital La Paz.
France 24world1 day agoUpdated
Bolivia Declares State of Emergency After 50-Day Blockade Crisis
President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on June 20, 2026, hours after reaching a deal with the main trade union federation. The measure allows military deployment nationwide amid shortages of food, medicine and fuel.
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France 24politics21 hrs agoUpdated
Bolivian President Declares State of Emergency After Deal With Workers’ Confederation to Clear Road Blockades
President Rodrigo Paz invoked emergency powers Saturday after 50 days of protests that have halted fuel, food and medicine supplies across parts of the country.
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france24.comfinance1 day ago
Bolivia government signs labor pact with Cob union
The agreement aims to end a strike that halted economic activity. Officials said the pact addresses union demands after weeks of disruption.
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france24.comworld3 days ago
Bolivian Union Leaders Urge Expanded Blockades, Seek President Paz Resignation
Bolivian union leaders called for nationwide blockades to be expanded amid ongoing protests. They also demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz as disruptions entered a seventh week.
France 24politics12 days ago
Bolivia faces widespread protests and economic crisis as president moves toward military intervention
President Rodrigo Paz has advanced plans for a state of emergency that would permit military intervention in demonstrations. Protests have continued for weeks over the country's economic crisis.
Abc Newsworld12 days ago
Bolivia protesters clash with police after president signs emergency powers law
Demonstrators demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation threw stones and firecrackers at police in Cochabamba. Officers used tear gas and made dozens of arrests after Paz signed legislation easing a state-of-emergency declaration.
Al Jazeeraworld13 days ago
Bolivia’s Legislature Passes Law Allowing Military to Clear Roadblocks
Bolivia’s Chamber of Deputies approved legislation on Sunday granting President Rodrigo Paz authority to deploy troops against roadblocks set up by antigovernment protesters.
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world14 days ago
Bolivian police clash with protesters blocking roads over president resignation demand
Police clashed with anti-government protesters in eastern Bolivia on Saturday as officers tried to clear a road blocked by rural workers. Demonstrations calling for President Rodrigo Paz to resign have continued for a month.
france24.comworld15 days ago
Bolivia protests and road blockades cause oxygen shortages in La Paz hospitals
Hospitals in La Paz are running critically low on oxygen as protests and road blockades aimed at removing President Rodrigo Paz disrupt supply routes across Bolivia.
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abcnews.go.compolitics15 days ago
U.S. Officials Express Support for Bolivia's President
U.S. officials stated they back Bolivia's president against road blockades, alleged criminal financing, and challenges to recent election results. The statements come as Bolivia faces ongoing political instability.
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world25 days ago
Bolivia Protests Block Routes to La Paz, Causing Supply Shortages
Demonstrators in La Paz and El Alto have blocked entry routes since early May. Residents now wait in lines for food and medical goods. The protests involve workers and Indigenous groups seeking salary increases and stable fuel supplies.
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance26 days ago
Protests Over Wages and Inflation Spread in Bolivia's Capital
Demonstrators in La Paz have blocked roads and confronted police during protests over low wages, inflation, and economic reforms. The unrest is described as the most serious political unrest in years.
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Semaforworld31 days ago
Republican Senators Condemn Bolivia Protests, Support President Paz
Republican senators issued a statement backing Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and urging peaceful demonstrations. The move follows recent protests over economic policy changes.
france24.comworld32 days ago
Protests in Bolivia call for President Paz to resign over economic crisis
Thousands of demonstrators in La Paz and other cities called for the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz on Monday. Road blockades have restricted supplies of food, fuel and medicine to the capital.
gamereactor.euworld33 days ago
Bolivian Protests Against President Rodrigo Paz Intensify
Demonstrators gathered at government buildings in Bolivia on Monday calling for the resignation of center-right President Rodrigo Paz. A protest leader faces terrorism charges related to the unrest.
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asiaone.comworld36 days ago
Bolivian Police Use Tear Gas on Miners Trying to Storm Presidential Square
Police in Bolivia's capital fired tear gas at protesting miners who attempted to enter the main presidential square. The miners were demanding the president's resignation after weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The incident occurred as part of ongoing protests in the count…
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Al Jazeeraworld37 days ago
Explosions Heard During Antigovernment Protest by Mining Groups in Bolivia
Demonstrators led by mining groups and rural unions clashed with police in La Paz on May 14 as small explosions occurred amid the protest. The action follows weeks of road blockades over Bolivia's economic crisis. Officials met with some protesters but rejected calls for the pres…
nationalpost.comworld40 days ago
Bolivian Judge Declares Evo Morales in Contempt for Failing to Appear in Statutory Rape Trial
A judge cited the former president for failing to appear in court on Monday in a case accusing him of trafficking a minor. Morales, who has been in hiding since late 2024, faces charges related to a relationship with a teenager in 2016. Thousands of supporters have protested the…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld44 days ago
Bolivia Protests Enter Third Day Over Agricultural, Education and Labour Demands
Protests in Bolivia reached their third day as the main trade union and transport and education workers demonstrated for policy changes. The actions follow the government's decision to remove a long-standing fuel subsidy, contributing to an ongoing economic crisis. Demonstrations…
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Al Jazeeraworld45 days ago
Bolivian Teachers and Activists Protest Government Reforms in La Paz
Police dispersed demonstrators in La Paz on 7 May 2026 as three separate groups rallied against government reforms in labour, education and agrarian policy. Teachers demanded a single free public education system funded by the state. The protests occurred near the presidential pa…
riotimesonline.comworld45 days ago
US Updates Travel Advisory for Bolivia Citing Crime and Unrest
Officials issued a Level 2 advisory for Bolivia and a do not travel warning for Chapare Province due to crime, civil unrest and illegal coca production. The update applies to a South American country known for its Andean landscapes, salt flats and Lake Titicaca that attracts Amer…
Al Jazeeraworld46 days ago
Bolivian Transport Workers Strike Nationally Over Fuel and Road Issues, Blocking El Alto Streets
Public workers in Bolivia blocked streets in El Alto using buses, cars, and trucks as part of a national transportation strike. Union leaders demanded government action on clean fuel guarantees, ending long lines at petrol stations, road repairs, and compensation for engine repai…
newser.comworld59 days ago
Long Truck Lines Stretch Outside Bolivia Fuel Stations Amid Diesel Shortage
Bolivia is grappling with a worsening diesel shortage, leading to long lines of trucks at fuel stations in El Alto. Drivers are waiting hours to fill up. Subsidized prices have encouraged cross-border smuggling, exacerbating the crisis.