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Bolivian president declares state of emergency

Bolivian president declares state of emergency
BBC World Saturday 20 June 2026, 15:27 UTC 1 min read
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The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.

The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.
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