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Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis

For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.

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What happened The centrist president said the blockades were no longer a social protest but an organised attempt to destabilise Bolivia's democracy.
The headline split Al Jazeera English frames it as "Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis". The Straits Times frames it as "Bolivia on edge after Paz declares emergency to clear protest gridlock".
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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jun 20, 4:41 PM

Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis

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For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.

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The Straits TimesNews report · Jun 20, 5:00 PM

Bolivia on edge after Paz declares emergency to clear protest gridlock

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The centrist president said the blockades were no longer a social protest but an organised attempt to destabilise Bolivia's democracy.

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Jun 20, 4:41 PM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.

Jun 20, 5:00 PM: The Straits Times joined the source map.

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