Bolivia declares state of emergency over El Nino drought and floods
President Rodrigo Paz signs decree freeing up resources as drought affects 78,000 families and has led to the loss of more than 75,000 cattle; climate phenomenon could be strongest on record
Bolivia has declared a nationwide state of emergency to address the effects of the El Nino weather pattern, with President Rodrigo Paz signing a decree on Saturday that also called for further deployments of rescue teams in areas hit by drought and flooding.