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Politics Feb 04
Morales’ party faces divided challengers in Bolivian electionsEight parties registered for the upcoming general election by the midnight Monday deadline. Most are hoping to capitalize on the protest movement that forced the nation's first indigenous president to resign in November.
World Nov 20
Death toll in violence at Bolivian fuel plant rises to 8The death toll from an operation by Bolivian security forces to clear the blockade of a fuel plant by anti-government protesters has risen to at least eight, officials said Wednesday.
World Nov 11
Bolivia experiences power vacuum as Morales and would-be successors resignPresident Evo Morales, pushed by the military and weeks of massive protests, resigned after nearly 14 years in power and seemingly every person constitutionally in line for the job quit as well.
World Nov 10
Bolivia’s president resigns amid election-fraud allegationsBolivian President Evo Morales announced his resignation Sunday under mounting pressure from the military and the public after his re-election victory triggered weeks of fraud allegations and deadly protests.
World Nov 09
Police outside Bolivia’s presidential palace abandon postsPolice guards outside the presidential palace in Bolivia left their posts on Saturday, increasing pressure on President Evo Morales as he tries to curb nationwide unrest after a disputed election.
World Oct 24
Bolivia’s Morales claims outright win in presidential voteBolivia's first indigenous president said he had the 10 percentage point lead over his nearest rival, former president Carlos Mesa, needed to win outright.
