Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency, escalating a fifty-day blockade crisis that has ground the country's economy to a halt. The move clears the way for military deployment…

The crisis in Bolivia have worsened since April as roadblocks and demonstrations crippled the nation.

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency early on Saturday, after weeks of mass protests over rising living costs and economic pressure that have since grown…