Bolivian president declares state of emergency

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Bolivian President Luis Arce has declared a state of emergency following weeks of anti-government protests that have disrupted daily life and caused shortages of basic goods. The protests, which began in late April, were initially triggered by a proposed land reform that critics feared would benefit large landowners, a reform President Arce has since scrapped. However, other groups have joined the demonstrations, expressing grievances over measures such as cuts to fuel subsidies and proposed constitutional changes. The President stated that blockades were preventing citizens from working, studying, receiving medical care, and obtaining essential supplies. While a deal has reportedly been struck with the Bolivian Workers' Confederation, some Indigenous groups have indicated they will continue their protests, with roadblocks remaining in place.

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A deal was struck with the Bolivian Workers' Confederation.

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Bolivian president declared a state of emergency due to blockades affecting daily life.

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Protests were triggered by a land reform proposed by Paz, which has since been scrapped.

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Roadblocks have caused shortages of fuel and basic supplies.

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Some Indigenous groups will continue protests and roadblocks.

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"Bolivians cannot continue to be hostages of blockades that prevent working, studying, receiving medical attention, supplying themselves, and bringing sustenance to their homes," he said in a social media post on Saturday.Paz's announcement came hours after he unveiled that a deal had been struck with the country's main union, the Bolivian Workers' Confederation.However, some Indigenous groups have said they will continue to protest, AFP reported, with roadblocks remaining in place. Journalists reported seeing police and military personnel in main squares on Saturday.EPARoad blocks have heightened shortages of fuel and other basic supplies around the countryProtests started at the end of April, triggered by a land reform proposed by Paz. Critics argued the proposals would make it easier for large landowners to buy up small properties.Paz has since scrapped the reform. But farmers have been joined by other groups venting grievances over other measures, like cuts to long-standing fuel subsidies.There has also been backlash to proposed changes to Bolivia's constitution.

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