Bolivia’s Congress has passed a bill allowing newly elected President Paz to declare a state of emergency, giving him the power to send in military forces to quell ongoing protests and blockades. This legislation repeals a former law that restricted executive use of emergency orders for military intervention in protests. This policy change comes after prolonged protests demanding Paz’s resignation. Protestors have blockaded hundreds of streets i…
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