La Paz

04:44

Festival

Gran Poder festival fills La Paz with colour, dance and tradition

Tens of thousands of dancers filled the streets of La Paz on Saturday for Bolivia's annual Gran Poder festival, one of the country's largest cultural celebrations, after the event was postponed twice due to social unrest and road blockades.

Bolivian President declares emergency to clear protests

22:35

Bolivia protests

Bolivian President declares emergency to clear protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency, authorising the military to clear roadblocks that have paralysed the economy for 50 days and left at least 14 people dead.

Bolivia declares state of emergency as blockade crisis deepens

11:48

Bolivia Emergency

Bolivia declares state of emergency as blockade crisis deepens

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency early on Saturday, escalating a blockade crisis that has paralysed parts of the country and placed growing pressure on his government.

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