In Bolivia, images of blockades paralyzing part of the country as the president declares a state of emergency

AI justification

Government's state of emergency enabling military suppression of protests outweighs protest legitimacy. | The citizen protests represent a legitimate exercise of democratic rights and freedom of expression, aligning with SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). However, the government's declaration of a state of emergency to deploy the military risks violating fundamental rights (UDHR Articles 20 and 21) and undermines democratic norms. The net ethical