Bolivia's government declared a state of emergency and authorities report clearing blockades that had paralyzed the country for five weeks. According to Al Jazeera, the decree authorizes military units to support police operations against anti-government protests. Officials claim the blockade crisis is resolved, but deploying the military to address civil unrest represents a significant escalation in how the government is managing dissent.

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