Bolivian authorities say no active blockades after state of emergency decree
State of emergency permits deployment of military to support police amid five weeks of anti-government protests.
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Bolivia’s legislature passes law allowing use of troops against protesters
New law grants president power to use military to clear roadblocks set up amid weeks of antigovernment demonstrations.
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Hundreds brave freezing weather in La Paz to line up for affordable food
Hundreds of Bolivian residents are braving near-freezing temperatures to queue for affordable chicken in La Paz.
Published On 6 Jun 2026
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Bolivian blockades put newborns at risk as oxygen runs low
Hospitals in Bolivia face oxygen shortages as ongoing anti-government protests disrupt essential supply routes.
Published On 5 Jun 2026
US defence secretary compares Bolivia protests to government ‘overthrow’
The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.
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First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?
The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
UN urges ‘urgent’ action to protect children online
Call comes amid a global push for greater accountability and oversight of social media platforms.
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Bolivia’s president warns ‘time is running out’ amid protest crisis
Bolivia’s president has warned protesters “time is running out” amid a weeks-long standoff.
Published On 27 May 2026
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Tensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace
Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.
Published On 26 May 2026
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Bolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent.
Published On 25 May 2026
Bolivia’s embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut
Rodrigo Paz says the salary cut for him and cabinet ministers shows the government’s ‘commitment to the country’.
