Bolivia in chaos after Evo Morales quits – THERE WAS NO COUP D’ETAT!

The Economist reports: Gone, but not quietly Bolivia in chaos after Evo Morales quits Violence worsens after he claims to be the victim of a coup EVO MORALES built his political career in the Chapare, a rural coca-growing region in central Bolivia. He became Bolivia’s first president of indigenous origin in 2006 and won re-election…

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 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…