Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency across the entire territory of the country on Saturday, June 20, after more than six weeks of social protests, road blockades, and clashes between police and demonstrators. According to available information, the president justified the step as an effort to stop an attempt to destabilize the country. hnonline.sk ↗
The protests have lasted approximately 50 days and have paralyzed several parts of Bolivia. Their trigger was the cancellation of fuel subsidies, which was among the measures linked to economic liberalization. Demonstrators also demanded the president's resignation and criticized the direction of the government. The state of emergency creates room for a broader deployment of the army against blockades and unrest. aktuality.sk ↗
According to available reports, Bolivia is facing one of the most serious political and economic tests of recent decades. The crisis has affected transport as well as the ordinary functioning of the country and has led to repeated confrontations between security forces and protesters. In the preceding hours, the government reached an agreement with the main trade union confederation, which announced the lifting of pressure measures after more than six weeks of crisis. France24 ↗
Further developments will depend on whether the state of emergency and the agreement with the unions reduce tension in the streets and restore transport. The country remains under pressure from public discontent, economic measures, and protesters' demands for political change. Der Standard ↗
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Bolívia po týždňoch protestov vyhlásila výnimočný stav, prezident Paz hovorí o pokuse destabilizovať krajinu
hnonline.sk
| 09:32 20.06.
Prezident Rodrigo Paz vyhlásil v Bolívii výnimočný stav: Krajinu paralyzovali šesťtýždňové protesty
aktuality.sk
| 08:39 20.06.
Bolivia, accordo tra governo e sindacato dopo oltre sei settimane di crisi
ANSA
| 04:01 20.06.
Bolivie : accord entre le gouvernement et la principale centrale syndicale, après plus de six semaines de crise
Le Figaro
| 02:54 20.06.
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