Paz declares state of emergency over blockades

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has expanded military powers to restore order and clear key road routes as nationwide anti-government protests intensify. The protests, which have paralyzed the economy for weeks, are fueled by demands for Paz's resignation. The military is now authorized to use force to break up blockades that have disrupted supply chains and daily life. Opposition leaders are mounting increasing pressure on the government as the crisis deepens.