Bolivia's Paz eases state of emergency declarations amid unrest
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has revoked a law to facilitate the declaration of a state of emergency amid escalating protests. This change allows the government to request emergency declarations from Congress, which must respond within 72 hours. The unrest, driven by supporters of former President Evo Morales, has resulted in significant shortages in major cities.
- ▪President Rodrigo Paz revoked a law to ease state of emergency declarations.
- ▪The decision was made in response to escalating protests across Bolivia.
- ▪The unrest has led to shortages of food, fuel, and medicines in La Paz and El Alto.
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Bolivia's Paz eases state of emergency declarations amid unrestSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxBolivia's President Rodrigo Paz holds a press conference in La Paz, Bolivia, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia MoralesPublished May 27, 2026, 07:44 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 07:44 PMLA PAZ, May 27 - Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz, revoked a law in order to make it easier for the government to declare a state of emergency, according to the official Gazette on Wednesday.The decision was made as protests escalate across the country.
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