Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on June 10, granting the military expanded powers to clear road blockades and restore order after 50 days of nationwide anti-government protests. The protests, sparked by Paz's austerity measures, have paralyzed the economy and led to widespread blockades. The state of emergency allows the military to intervene directly to reopen key routes and maintain public order. The government has extended the emergency as protests continue, with no resolution in sight.