Bolivia's president declares state of emergency to remove blockades amid fuel and food shortages

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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday, granting the military broad authority to remove road blockades that have disrupted fuel and food supplies in La Paz and other major cities. The blockades stem from five weeks of protests against Paz's austerity measures, including the cancellation of fuel subsidies. Violent clashes between protesters (some wielding dynamite) and riot police have resulted in arrests and injuries. The emergency measure will last up to 90 days and aims to restore supply lines without limiting constitutional rights. Some protesters continue to demand Paz's resignation despite an agreement with one labor union.

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