Bolivia declares state of emergency amid protests and blockades
What happened
Bolivia's president declared a state of emergency and deployed the military to clear anti-government protest blockades that have caused shortages of basic goods.
How it developed
Weeks of protests and blockades, primarily by farmers and Indigenous groups, have been disrupting daily life and supply chains across Bolivia.
Bolivian president declared a state of emergency.
The military was deployed to clear protest blockades.
The protests have been ongoing for several weeks.
The blockades have caused shortages of basic goods.
Farmers and Indigenous groups are protesting against the government's austerity measures.
- Bolivia's president declared a state of emergency.
- The government is using military force to clear protest blockades.
- There have been widespread protests and blockades.
- These actions have led to shortages of basic goods.
Unstated assumptions
- •The government's austerity measures are the primary cause of the protests.
- •Clearing the blockades is necessary for restoring order and supply chains.
- •The military intervention will be effective in quelling the protests.
Whose voice is missing
- •The specific austerity measures being protested and their details.
- •The government's response to the protesters' demands beyond clearing blockades.
- •The long-term political implications of the state of emergency.
Reading guide:Start with Al Jazeera for the context of the blockade crisis and austerity measures. Then read The Guardian for a detailed account of the government's military response.