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Bolivia declares state of emergency due to drought, water shortage

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Bolivia declares state of emergency due to drought, water shortage

LA PAZ, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Bolivia's government declared a state of emergency on Monday due to water shortages in large swaths of the country amid the worst drought in 25 years, making funds available to alleviate a crisis that has affected families and the agricultural sector.

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