玻利維亞總統宣布進入緊急狀態，以結束持續數週的抗議活動
Bolivian President declares state of emergency to end weeks of protests
Updated at: June 21, 2026 at 01:00 PM
2026年6月20日，玻利維亞總統羅德里戈·帕斯宣布國家進入為期90天的緊急狀態，這標誌著該國近代史上的一個轉折點。
On June 20, 2026, Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency, marking a pivotal moment in the country's recent history.
在此之前，國內已發生超過50天的強烈反政府抗議，嚴重癱瘓了國家經濟。
This drastic step follows over 50 days of intense anti-government protests that severely paralyzed the nation's economy.
這場動盪源於5月政府為了應對日益嚴重的財政赤字而決定削減長期的燃料補貼，而高通貨膨脹與美元短缺進一步加劇了財政問題。
The unrest was sparked in May by the government's decision to cut long-standing fuel subsidies as a measure to tackle a deepening fiscal deficit, exacerbated by high inflation and a shortage of US dollars.
這場由勞工罷工演變成全國性運動的抗議，吸引了工會、原住民團體以及前總統艾沃·莫拉萊斯的支持者參與，並主要依賴封鎖道路作為手段。
The protests, which evolved from labor strikes into a nationwide movement involving unions, indigenous groups, and supporters of former President Evo Morales, relied heavily on road blockades.
這些路障導致拉巴斯和埃爾阿爾托等主要樞紐的糧食、燃料和醫療物資極度短缺。
These barricades caused critical shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies in major hubs like La Paz and El Alto.
儘管帕斯總統曾嘗試進行早期談判，但由於部分派系拒絕撤除路障，最終導致緊急狀態的頒布。
While President Paz attempted early negotiations, the refusal of certain factions to clear the roads led to the state of emergency.
該法令賦予政府部署軍隊以恢復秩序並拆除路障的權力。
This decree empowers the government to deploy the military to restore order and dismantle blockades.
在帕斯於右翼國會與東山再起的左翼反對派之間周旋之際，國家仍處於緊張狀態，民眾正拭目以待此舉究竟是能穩定經濟，還是會進一步加劇政治不穩定。
As Paz navigates the pressure between a right-wing Congress and a resurgent left-wing opposition, the nation remains on edge, waiting to see if this move will stabilize the economy or further fuel political instability.
