Bolivia Declares State of Emergency Amidst Fuel and Food Blockades

Bolivia. President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency in Bolivia on Saturday. This will give the army broad powers to remove road blockades that are causing major disruptions to fuel and food supplies in the country's capital La Paz and other major cities.

The protests, which have been ongoing for five weeks, are demanding President Paz's resignation, protesting the government's strict austerity policies (especially fuel subsidy cuts) and other issues.