00:00Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency and authorized the deployment of police forces to suppress protests against
00:08the government's policies.
00:10The decision was made by the Chamber of Deputies, which approved by a majority of more than two-thirds the
00:16repeal of Law 1341,
00:18statute that regulated states of emergency and established limits on military action in internal conflicts.
00:24The measure was enacted in the midst of the fourth week of protests and road blockades by groups demanding the
00:31resignation of President Rodrigo Paz.
00:33Protesters are also demanding wage increases and claiming that the distribution of poor-quality fuel has damaged thousands of vehicles.
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