Bolivia’s Emergency Amid Protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a 90-day state of emergency to crush five-week road blockades sparked by austerity measures, including fuel subsidy cuts — a move that’s paralyzed cities, killed at least 17, and left hospitals without oxygen. Led by Indigenous and rural workers who once backed his election, the protests accuse Paz of abandoning their communities. While he insists the emergency restores freedoms, not restricts them, the U.S. backs him as a legitimate leader, while former President Evo Morales rallies protesters demanding new elections. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d940e9284bff8273