Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency across the country on Saturday after more than six weeks of protests and road blockades disrupted transport and economic activity. Paz said the government had exhausted efforts to resolve the crisis through dialogue and agreements with groups presenting legitimate demands.”After exhausting all avenues of dialogue, reaching...
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Bolivian Cities Ground To A Halt By Fuel Protests
Bolivian bus and taxi drivers went on strike in several major cities on Tuesday and blocked national roads to protest months-long fuel shortages and declining fuel quality. Public transport ground to a halt in the cities of La Paz, El Alto, Cochabamba, Sucre and Oruro as drivers stayed off the road to protest irregular fuel...