Bolivia declares emergency over floods
Civil defence officials say at least 52,000 families have lost everything they own.
Published On 12 Feb 2014
A state of emergency has been declared in Bolivia where devastating floods have affected tens of thousands of people.
In central Bolivia, several bodies are still buried beneath a mudslide that swallowed half a village on Saturday.
Torrential rain is predicted to continue throughout the month.
Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports on aid efforts from the city of La Paz.
Source: Al Jazeera