President Accused of Fraud in Bolivia Election as He Opens Big Vote Lead

Ernesto Londoño reports for The New York Times: LA PAZ, Bolivia — President Evo Morales of Bolivia faced stinging accusations of election irregularities by international observers and violent protests in the streets on Monday as an updated tally of votes cast in the country’s presidential election appeared to give him a big enough lead to…

Bolivia election: Anger mounts over result confusion

BBC reports, to watch this video: Violent protests have erupted in at least nine cities in Bolivia amid ongoing confusion about the result of Sunday’s presidential election. Suspicion arose among opponents of the incumbent, Evo Morales, after the quick count was surprisingly halted. His main rival, Carlos Mesa, said the quick count’s results were fraudulent….