Bolivia’s government has declared a state of emergency, authorizing the military and police to use force to clear road blockades erected by protesters. The blockades, primarily organized by groups supporting former President Evo Morales, have disrupted supplies of food, fuel, and medicine across the country for weeks. The decree aims to restore order and ensure access to essential goods, particularly in major cities like La Paz and Sucre. Opposition groups criticize the move as authoritarian and a suppression of legitimate protest. The government maintains the blockades are economically damaging and threaten public safety. Human rights organizations have expressed concern over potential excessive force used against protesters. The emergency declaration allows authorities to suspend certain constitutional rights to facilitate the clearing of the blockades and restore normalcy.