AP Explains: Why is Evo Morales facing protests in Bolivia?

Carlos Valdez reports for AP News: LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia is being wracked by its biggest protests in decades following a disputed Oct. 20 election in which President Evo Morales declared himself the outright winner of a fourth consecutive term, avoiding the need for a runoff vote against his top rival. Allegations of…

Bolivia’s Morales defies calls to resign

Monica Machicao and Daniel Ramos report for The Canberra Times: A Bolivian protest leader has vowed to intensify pressure on President Evo Morales to resign as he resisted opposition demands that he step down over contentious election results. Luis Fernando Camacho, a civic leader who has become a major figure in the opposition, said he…

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…