PRESIDENT Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency at the weekend, giving the military power to crack down on the road blockades that have put a stranglehold on fuel and food supplies in Bolivia’s major cities.A wave of protests over the last five weeks has demanded Mr Paz resign over his austerity measures, including the cancellation of fuel subsidies, and other issues.Riot police have clashed with the protesters, leading to at least 365 arrests and 37 injuries, according to authorities.

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency at the weekend, giving the military power to crack down on the road blockades that have put a stranglehold on fuel and food supplies in Bolivia’s major cities.

A wave of protests over the last five weeks has demanded Mr Paz resign over his austerity measures, including the cancellation of fuel subsidies, and other issues.

Riot police have clashed with the protesters, leading to at least 365 arrests and 37 injuries, according to authorities.

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