

World Oct 19

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales’ party claimed victory in Bolivia's presidential election. Officials haven't released a formal, comprehensive count of results from Sunday’s vote.
By Carlos Valdez, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
Politics Feb 04

Eight 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.
By Carlos Valdez, Associated Press
World Nov 25

In the backlash against former President Evo Morales, some Bolivians have used the moment to express anti-indigenous sentiments.
By Bryan Wood
World Nov 16

Bolivia’s political crisis turned deadly again when security forces opened fire on supporters of Evo Morales. At least five people died and dozens were injured, threatening the interim government’s efforts to restore stability following the resignation of the former president…
By Luis Andres Henao, Juan Karita, Associated Press
Nov 14

By Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press
Jeanine Añez, the Senate leader who has claimed the interim presidency of the Andean country, seems to have the backing of the police, the military and the Roman Catholic Church.
In our news wrap Tuesday, ousted Bolivian President Evo Morales went into exile in Mexico, after first appealing for peace in Bolivia and expressing gratitude to the Mexican president for protecting him. Also, protesters in Hong Kong blocked traffic and…
Nov 11

By Nick Schifrin
Bolivia, South America’s poorest country, is politically divided — and currently without a leader. President Evo Morales announced on state television Sunday that he was the victim of a coup and thus was resigning. But his political opponents contend he…
Nov 11

By Paola Flores, Carlos Valdez, Associated Press
President 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.
Nov 10

By Paola Flores, Carlos Valdez, Associated Press
Bolivian 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.
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