
State of emergency: Bolivia’s currency plummets as anger simmers
State of emergency: Bolivia’s currency plummets as anger simmers
Bolivia’s currency has plunged 40% as the country enters its second week under a state of emergency declared by President Rodrigo Paz after months of protests. Workers accuse his government of abandoning them through austerity measures, privatisation plans, and deepening economic turmoil. Al Jazeera’s Hannah Raslan @hannahraslan explains.
Published On 1 Jul 2026