Bolivia opposition leader blocked from reaching capital

Associated Press reports for Newser: LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Backers of Bolivia’s president blocked the arrival of an opposition leader to the capital of La Paz on Tuesday and the government flew him back to his home city amid protests over the apparent reelection of President Evo Morales. Supporters of Morales blocked Luis Fernando…

Bolivia protest leader goes home after Morales supporters stake airport

Monica Machicao, Daniel Ramos report for Reuters: LA PAZ (Reuters) – A protest leader traveling to Bolivia’s capital to push for President Evo Morales’ resignation reversed course on Tuesday after government supporters staked out an airport chanting for his removal, authorities said. Supporters of Bolivia’s President Evo Morales protest against Luis Fernando Camacho, President of…

Qué pasará hoy en Bolivia❓ – What will happen today in Bolivia❓

Los comités cívicos de Bolivia, decidieron – Bolivian civic committees decided: 1. Toma pacífica de las instituciones del estado, en toda Bolivian. Y ya ocurrió anoche‼️ – Peaceful “take over” of government institutions, nationwide. It started last night‼️ 2. Continúa el paro indefinido a nivel nacional. Se cerrarán las fronteras. – The indefinite strike at…

Bolivia split as opposition calls for Morales to step down, rejects audit

Reporting by Vivian Sequera and Daniel Ramos; Writing by Adam Jourdan; Editing by Frances Kerry for Reuters: LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s opposition is hardening its stance in street protests against President Evo Morales, calling for the longtime leftist leader to step down and rejecting an international audit of the divisive election that handed him…