Bolivian Military Clears Critical Roadblocks Following Presidential State of Emergency Decree

Bolivian security forces are clearing remaining roadblocks following the government’s 90-day state of emergency decree aimed at ending seven weeks of economic and political unrest.President Rodrigo Paz initiated the military-backed crackdown to dismantle protests that caused fuel and food shortages, while accusing his predecessor Evo Morales of leading a destabilization plot.The crisis, which claimed 14 lives and includes a fatal air force crash, stems from deep austerity measures and lingering opposition to the current center-right administration.
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