Bolivian Protests
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Mexico calls increased Bolivian security presence around its diplomats a ‘siege’Relations between Bolivia and Mexico have been strained since Mexico granted asylum to former Bolivian President Evo Morales after he resigned Nov. 10.PoliticsDec 25, 2019
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Bolivia’s former president accepts asylum, flies to Mexico as protests rage onThe departure of Morales, who was part of a wave of leftists who dominated Latin America's politics at the start of the century, followed weeks of violent protests over allegations of fraud in the Oct. 20 election.WorldNov 12, 2019
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Bolivia thrown into power void as president, top officials resign after weeks of unrestWhile some are celebrating, others are raising fears the void could open space for a military takeover.WorldNov 11, 2019
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Bolivia’s president denounces what he calls a ‘coup’ attempt as police join protestersBolivian president Evo Morales, Latin America's longest-standing leader, won the election on Oct. 20 but the vote count had been inexplicably halted for nearly a day, sparking allegations of fraud and leading to protests, strikes and road blocks.WorldNov 9, 2019
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