Politics● ElevatedSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 12:37 PM
Bolivia extends state of emergency over risks of new blockades
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from thestar_my · malaysia · South America
LA PAZ, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Bolivia's Assembly extended a state of emergency for 90 days on Thursday, citing persistent risks that demonstrators protesting the government's policies could mount new road blockades disrupting supplies and economic activity.
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