Bolivia has declared a national emergency in response to severe forest fires sweeping through the country, the Defense Ministry announced on Saturday.
Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo held a press conference to outline the steps the nation is taking to combat the crisis. He emphasized that the declaration will facilitate swift coordination of international support to address the fires effectively.
\"This will allow us to have more agile and effective support from friendly countries and from international cooperation,\" Novillo stated, highlighting Bolivia's commitment to leveraging global assistance in mitigating the environmental disaster.
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