Event Brief
Bolivia president declares state of emergency for troop use
Filed: Jun 20, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to enable wider military deployment to clear blockades.
WHO: President Rodrigo Paz
WHAT: Declared a state of emergency enabling broader military deployment to clear blockades and restore order
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 3:50 AM ET
WHERE: Bolivia
WHY: Protests and blockades brought the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.
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