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Bolivia's President Declares State of Emergency, Sends Military Against Protesters
The Guardian·Sunday, 21 June 2026
Bolivia's president declared a state of emergency on Saturday and deployed soldiers and bulldozers to dismantle roadblocks set up by unions, Indigenous groups and coca farmers. The protests have paralysed the country for over six weeks against the conservative president.
Why It Matters
Bolivia is a significant example of the political tensions between conservative governments and Indigenous and labour movements — a dynamic relevant to many developing democracies, including India.
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