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…
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evo’s delusional desire to remain in power has taken one more life!
Reuters reports via DW: Bolivia protests: Student dies after violent clashes The unrest has been ongoing since President Morales’ controversial reelection last month amid accusations of vote rigging. The main opposition leader has arrived in the capital with A student was killed as civil unrest continued on the streets of Bolivia on Wednesday. Pressure on President Evo…
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…
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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…
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