Bolivia's military is poised to crack down on protesters after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency following weeks of crippling blockades.The state of emergency will enable wider military deployment to clear blockades and restore order after protests brought the economy to a halt in the past 50 days.The emergency declaration on Saturday gives Paz broader constitutional tools to restore order, such as sending armed forces to clear blockades, which have been intensifying since April.While the order goes into effect immediately, the president must notify Congress of the state of emergency within 24 hours of issuing the decree, which then has up to 72 hours to approve or reject the measure Despite later steps to stabilise fuel prices and reverse unpopular land reforms, protests intensified into broader discontent, with unions demanding wage increases, an end to fuel and dollar shortages, and Paz's resignation.Paz's declaration came in a live message to the nation just hours after he unveiled a deal struck on Friday with the main union, the Bolivian Workers Confederation, that aimed to ease tension.However, many roads connecting the South American nation's main production centre are under the control of rural associations aligned with Morales, who were not a part of the negotiations and are continuing to protest mainly in the area of Cochabamba.Paz said the crisis had evolved into an organised attempt to destabilise democracy after weeks of violence and blockades.He said the state of emergency aims to restore order, protect citizens and ensure the flow of essential goods, while warning that those continuing disruptions would face legal consequences."This is not a state of emergency to restrict people's lives ..