President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to control the protests, but demonstrators maintain more than 20 roadblocks across the country. Political tension intensifies as the government seeks to restore order and guarantee circulation on the main transport routes.
After 51 days of nationwide protests that paralyzed the country with 47 active roadblocks, President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency. The Armed Forces now back police operations to clear highways, while former President Evo Morales is labeled the 'rotten apple.' La Paz begins returning to normal.
La Cámara de Diputados aprobó en una sesión maratónica de casi 14 horas la Ley de Regulación de los Estados de Excepción. La norma habilita al presidente Rodrigo Paz a desplegar las Fuerzas Armadas para desbloquear las rutas nacionales. La crisis ya dejó 10 fallecidos y escasez de alimentos, combustibles y medicamentos.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
