Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency to combat widespread protests and blockades disrupting food and fuel supplies. The military will be empowered to remove barricades that have isolated the capital and halted the economy for 50 days, with authorities reporting 17 deaths and 365 arrests.
Bolivia's President Luis Arce has declared a state of emergency to clear road blockades by demonstrators protesting austerity measures and land reform. The move grants him broader powers to end disruptions that have caused shortages and paralyzed parts of the nation. Congress must approve the measure within 72 hours.
Bolivia's President Luis Arce has declared a state of emergency to clear ongoing road blockades by demonstrators. The protests, which began in late April, have caused severe shortages and paralyzed parts of the nation. The move aims to restore normalcy and free up roads, but Congress must approve it within 72 hours. Protesters are demanding reinstatement of fuel subsidies and a rollback of austerity measures.
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after six weeks of protests and road blockades demanding his resignation. The crisis began in May when Paz scrapped fuel subsidies, leading to price spikes and nationwide demonstrations by labor unions and supporters of former President Evo Morales.
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a nationwide state of emergency after over six weeks of protests and road blockades. The move grants broader constitutional powers to restore order, using military and police to clear disruptions that have choked supplies of food, fuel, and medicine.
Bolivia's President Paz declared a state of emergency to quell protests disrupting essential supplies. The move grants broader powers to deploy armed forces and address ongoing blockades, which stem from subsidy cuts and broader economic discontent.
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after nearly 50 days of anti-government protests over living costs and economic hardship escalated. The move allows the military to clear blockades disrupting food, fuel, and medicine supplies nationwide.
A 39-year-old gang leader, Carlos Alberto Suastegui Villanueva, was shot dead outside an airport in Guayaquil, Ecuador, by two teenage assassins who allegedly concealed their weapons in teddy bears. The incident occurred amidst a state of emergency declared by President Daniel Noboa due to a surge in drug cartel violence.
Bolivia's Defence and Education Ministers resigned Tuesday amid escalating protests demanding President Rodrigo Paz step down. The crisis, fueled by economic hardship and demands for policy change, has led to widespread road blockades, causing shortages and price hikes.
Golden mussels, an invasive species, have prompted a state of emergency in California's San Joaquin and Kern Counties, impacting water quality and infrastructure. Authorities warn of rapid spread, with Oregon and Washington at risk, emphasizing prevention as the only viable solution.
50,000 residents of Garden Grove, CA remain evacuated due to a potential explosion risk at GKN Aerospace. A chemical tank holding toxic methyl methacrylate has cracked, which could prevent an explosion but poses environmental and health hazards.
Around 50,000 Garden Grove, California residents remain evacuated as authorities manage a chemical leak risk at GKN Aerospace. A cracked tank holding 7,000 gallons of toxic methyl methacrylate is being cooled, with a leak seen as a better alternative to an explosion.
California declared a state of emergency after a toxic chemical leak at a Garden Grove manufacturing facility. A tank of methyl methacrylate (MMA) overheated, forcing nearly 50,000 residents to evacuate due to fears of rupture or explosion.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to a toxic chemical leak at an Orange County manufacturing facility. A tank with 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate is at risk of failure, prompting evacuations and road closures. Officials are working to stabilize the tank's rising temperature.
Presidential candidate Édouard Philippe outlined a plan to combat drug trafficking, including a state of emergency inspired by anti-terrorism measures. The proposal involves administrative searches, asset confiscation, and facial recognition in specific zones, alongside stricter penalties and a 'financial S-file' for offenders.
The suspected murder of a Fijian underworld figure held in military custody has sparked a new chapter in the island nation's wrestle with drug-related crimes, with the police and military combining forces for a highly visible "crackdown" in the island nation.
Ukraine launched its third drone attack in a month on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, causing a major fire and forcing evacuations. The refinery, with capacity of 12 million tons of oil annually, has been targeted as part of Kyiv's strategy to cut Russia's main cash supply for war. Local authorities declared an environmental emergency after previous attacks caused black rain and oil contamination.
Wellington has declared a state of emergency after torrential rain caused flash flooding and landslides across New Zealand's North Island. The capital received a record 77mm of rain in less than an hour on Monday. More than a dozen people have been evacuated, a 60-year-old man is missing, and the emergency management minister warned the worst weather is yet to come. The flooding comes less than a week after Cyclone Vaianu swept through the region.
A state of emergency was declared for Wellington, New Zealand, after record-breaking rainfall of 77mm in less than one hour triggered flash flooding, landslides and road closures. MetService issued its highest red rain warning, warning of threat to life from dangerous river conditions. Emergency services responded to 150 calls overnight, with evacuations underway and a search for a missing resident in the suburb of Karori.
