Bolivia’s Authorities Report No Active Blockades Following Military Deployment

Bolivian authorities say there are currently no active road blockades across the country following the government’s declaration of a state of emergency aimed at ending weeks of anti-government protests.

The emergency decree, approved by the Legislative Assembly, allows the military to support police operations, reopen blocked roads, restore public order, and protect citizens.

The protests began after President Rodrigo Paz introduced austerity measures, including cuts to fuel subsidies. The demonstrations caused five weeks of road blockades, disrupting supplies of food, fuel, and medicine in several regions.

Officials and protest leaders in Santa Cruz reached an agreement to remove a major blockade in San Julian, while rural and Indigenous groups in La Paz announced a temporary suspension of protests but said their demands remain.

Human rights groups reported that at least 17 people have died, while authorities said clashes between protesters and security forces resulted in 365 arrests and 37 injuries.

Although highways are now open, officials warned that some roads still need repairs after the prolonged disruptions. Rights groups have urged the government to address the causes of the unrest to prevent further tensions.

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