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Bolivia Election Crisis

Bolivia arms 'anti-terror' group to 'dismantle' foreign groups 'threatening' country

Yesterday 11:21 The new interim government of right-wing president Jeanine Añez has denounced foreign influence in the country since taking power, naming Colombians, Argentines, Peruvians, Cubans and Venezuelans at different times.

Mercosur

Bolivia's interim president says she won't attend Mercosur summit

01-12-2019 20:29 Bolivia is in the process of joining the regional bloc, made up of Argentina, Brazil Paraguay and Uruguay as full members.

BOLIVIA

Bolivia’s indigenous female wrestlers return to the ring after protests

28-11-2019 15:43 The female wrestlers of El Alto, who spar theatrically in traditional layered skirts, describe their show as an “accessible therapy” for themselves and their community following weeks of violent unrest in Bolivia.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Bolivian senator says Evo Morales fell due to betrayals, errors

27-11-2019 16:34 Meanwhile, the interim government says it will charge the former president with 'sedition and treason,' and names the first ambassador to the United States in 11 years.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Bolivia OKs new vote to replace Morales, but date not set

25-11-2019 18:04 The measure signed by President Jeanine Áñez doesn't set a date for the new vote. That will be up to a new electoral tribunal that hasn't yet been named.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Evo Morales' children arrive in Buenos Aires

24-11-2019 22:04 Evaliz and Álvaro Morales arrived on a commercial flight to Ezeiza International Airport on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Bolivian officials accuse Evo Morales of terrorism, sedition

22-11-2019 19:57 The former president allegedly organised highway blockades to prevent provisions delivery to some cities. The recorded phone call the interim government says proves it will be evaluated and verified in Argentina.

UNREST IN BOLIVIA

Food, gasoline shortages reported in Bolivian cities

19-11-2019 10:11 Bolivia's interim government said Monday that its efforts to resupply La Paz faced challenges because demonstrators cut off some transport routes.

Interview

Daniel Chasquetti: 'There was a slow-motion coup d’état in Bolivia'

18-11-2019 15:27 Uruguayan political analyst says that, in Latin America, consensus breaks down when it comes to the rules of democracy.

by Leandro Dario

FROM A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Putting Bolivia’s power vacuum in context

16-11-2019 12:32 It is this column’s contention that Evo Morales was the greatest president in Bolivian history, but yet he crossed the line long before the forces toppling him.

by Michael Soltys

INTERVIEW

Ivan Briscoe: Bolivia’s new leaders must not reverse what Morales did

16-11-2019 12:13 The situation in Bolivia is changing at a rapid clip. Here are the biggest takeaways to keep in mind as things evolve, according to the regional director of the International Crisis Group NGO.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Bolivia crisis deepens as two sides stake out positions

16-11-2019 11:31 Interim leader Jeanine Áñez warns Evo Morales he will ‘answer to justice’ if he returns to homeland, as ex-president decries ‘coup’ and calls for UN mediation.

BOLIVIA CRISIS

Transition complicated by dividing lines over Bolivia

16-11-2019 11:11 With just weeks before outgoing President Mauricio Macri makes way for president-elect Alberto Fernández, what once looked like a harmonious hand-off is getting uglier.

PROFILE: EVO MORALES

Trailblazing indigenous leader brought low by refusal to yield power

16-11-2019 09:15 Evo Morales could have retired with sky-high popularity and an enviable record. Now, after ignoring the results of a 2016 referendum and holding an election plagued with ‘irregularities,’ he is thousands of miles away in Mexico, with Bolivia gripped by crisis.

Bolivia Political Crisis

Bolivian interim leader says Morales can’t run in new election

14-11-2019 19:28 Jeanine Añez faces the challenge of stabilising the nation and organising national elections within three months at a time of political disputes that pushed former president Evo Morales to fly off to self-exile in Mexico after 14 years in power.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Lipovetzky: 'When defending democracy, there can’t be differences in a party'

14-11-2019 13:57 Events in Bolivia have made headlines across Latin America, especially in Argentina, where there have been protests, political debates and congressional sessions on the issue.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Argentine government 'doesn't recognise' Añez as Bolivia's president

13-11-2019 17:41 Jeanine Añez declared herself interim president of the crisis-torn Andean country even though she lacked quorum in the Senate, just hours after Evo Morales flew off to self-exile in Mexico.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Congress debates its next move on Bolivia crisis

13-11-2019 17:32 Both coalitions agree there the intervention by the Armed Forces in the democratic process was problematic. But they diverge on the culpability of former president Evo Morales.

Bolivian Election Crisis

Evo Morales's topsy turvy flight into exile

13-11-2019 17:26 After resigning from office on Sunday, Evo Morales (eventually) arrived in Mexico. But his journey was not without complications...

CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS

Cambiemos 'repudiates attacks against democratic system' in Bolivia

13-11-2019 16:40 After a day of deliberation, ruling coalition's congressional bloc agrees unified position on events in Bolivia.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Uncertainty in Bolivia as senator declares herself interim president

13-11-2019 09:56 Opposition Senator Jeanine Añez declares herself interim president of the crisis-torn country despite lacking quorum in Senate, just hours after Evo Morales flew off to self-exile in Mexico.

Bolivian Election Crisis

Why Macri should condemn the military intervention in Bolivia

12-11-2019 23:00 A critique of Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie's statement about the intervention of Armed Forces in Bolivia – and a call for President Macri to rectify a grave error.

by Gustavo González

Bolivia Election Crisis

Thousands march in Buenos Aires to support Evo Morales

12-11-2019 15:21 Evo Morales' resignation triggered widespread support in many neighbouring countries, including thousands who turned out in downtown Buenos Aires to show support.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Bolivia's Evo Morales arrives in Mexico under political asylum

12-11-2019 14:24 Mexican Air Force plane carrying former Bolivian president touches down at the Mexico City international airport, where Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard who says Morales was the victim of a "coup" – was waiting to greet him.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Ex-foreign minister Malcorra calls Bolivian events a ‘coup’

12-11-2019 10:45 In a stark departure from language of current foreign minister, Jorge Faurie, Susana Malcorra says recent events in Bolivia can "objectively be talked about as a coup.”

Bolivia Political Crisis

Fernández: 'Faurie is an unfortunate part of our diplomatic history'

12-11-2019 10:10 Tensions escalate between Argentina's outgoing and incoming governments over how to best address the situation in next door Bolivia.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Evo Morales granted asylum in Mexico

11-11-2019 18:33 President formerly requested asylum Monday afternoon, with the Mexican government granting it on the basis of "humanitarian reasons."

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Bolivian official seeks refuge in Argentine Embassy, Faurie rejects coup talk

11-11-2019 15:37 Argentine Embassy in La Paz providing refuge for a former Morales government official who says he's in personal danger. He has not been granted asylum, officials say.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Mexican government demands urgent OAS meeting on Bolivia 'coup'

11-11-2019 12:22 Mexico's president calls on the Organisation of American States to take a strong, clear stance on the "government coup" in Bolivia, eschewing its "silence" up to this point.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS

Global governments diverge in stances on Bolivian election crisis

11-11-2019 11:13 Mixed responses from within Argentina and across the world have emerged overnight since the resignation of Evo Morales. While some leaders have repudiated the actions of Bolivia’s armed forces, others consider it part of a process of transition.

Bolivia Election Crisis

Fernández implores Bolivia to return to democracy 'as soon as possible'

11-11-2019 09:56 Looking for a return to stability in the neighbouring nation, the president-elect also reached out to Mauricio Macri with a request for collaboration

EVO MORALES

Latin America's longest-serving leader leaves the stage in Bolivia

11-11-2019 07:20 Under Evo Morales' leadership, Bolivia made landmark gains against hunger and poverty. Sitting on the region's second-largest gas reserves, after Venezuela, and the world's largest reserves of lithium, Bolivia's economy has more than tripled in size during his 13 years in office.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION CRISIS

Power void in Bolivia after Evo Morales and his allies resign

11-11-2019 06:58 Mexico's government reported Sunday night that 20 members of Bolivia's executive and legislative branches were at the official Mexican residence in the capital seeking asylum.

BREAKING NEWS

Bolivian President Evo Morales announces resignation

10-11-2019 18:04 Underfire president announces resignation in a televised statement, barely an hour after the commander of the country's Armed Forces asked him to resign "for the good of our Bolivia."

BOLIVIAN ELECTION CRISIS

Bolivia's military chief asks Evo Morales to resign as president

10-11-2019 17:37 Commander of Bolivia's Armed Forces calls for embattled president to resign so that stability can be restored after protests over disputed election results.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION

Bolivian President Evo Morales says he will call new elections

10-11-2019 10:43 Decision comes one day after opposition demonstrators overran two state-run media outlets and forced them off the air, as tensions remained high after disputed election.

RADICAL LEADERSHIP

Cornejo set to stay on as UCR chairman after talks with Morales

07-11-2019 18:01 Outgoing Mendoza governor set to stay on as Radical (UCR) party chairman, after talks with Jujuy's Gerardo Morales. However, Cornejo will not abandon ambitions to be the future opposition leader in Congress.

Bolivian Elections

Protests approach presidential palace in La Paz

01-11-2019 17:13 Police in Bolivia fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters marching toward the presidential palace early Friday as tensions over a disputed election escalated.

Bolivian Elections

International audit of Bolivian elections begins

31-10-2019 16:06 The Organisation of American States, a 30-member organisation based in the US, will investigate results of the country's presidential race earlier this month

latin america

At least two dead as violent clashes in Bolivia continue

31-10-2019 11:21 October's controversial presidential election -- described by opposition candidate Carlos Mesa as a "fraud -- has triggered nearly one week of protests.

Bolivian Elections

Fresh Bolivia clashes as Morales declared winner in disputed vote

25-10-2019 19:31 New confrontations between rival groups emerged Friday following the controversial re-election of President Evo Morales. The disputed vote triggered riots and allegations of fraud.

Bolivian Elections

Morales declared winner in Bolivia, Argentina and others call for 2nd round

24-10-2019 23:25 With a slim margin of victory, Morales barely avoids a runoff. Clashes continue as protesters believe he fixed the results.

Bolivian Elections

Evo Morales claims victory in disputed election, but open to run-off

24-10-2019 12:52 Pressure mounts from opposition candidate Carlos Mesa and global community to hold another round of voting, calling it the only way to avoid more civil unrest.

Bolivian Election

Bolivia's opposition stages general strike as Morales denounces 'coup'

23-10-2019 13:40 Amid protests and votes still being counted, President Evo Morales declares himself the winner of Sunday's presidential election and vows to "defend" democracy.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION

Rioting erupts as Bolivian authorities claim Morales near outright win

22-10-2019 08:16 Country braces for general strike after voting chaos sparks outrage among opposition supporters and concerns from the United States and Organisation of American States.

Latin America

United States calls on Bolivia to release full election results

21-10-2019 14:36 When the first wave of results in Sunday night’s election suggested President Evo Morales would face a run-off, the release of the remaining votes suddenly halted overnight. Now, the government faces mounting international pressure to reveal the numbers.

Bloomberg

Political risk alive in Latin America as protests spread

21-10-2019 12:25 Countries are largely rejecting the austerity sought by investors and international institutions, leaving leaders with the decision to cut back social spending and risk political unrest or maintain the status quo and jeopardise global investment.

Latin America

Morales to face run-off in Bolivian election

20-10-2019 23:46 Running for his fourth term, President Evo Morales didn’t reach the vote threshold necessary to claim victory Sunday. He now faces Carlos Mesa in a run-off, though he has yet to acknowledge it.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION

Evo Morales faces toughest test yet to keep power in Bolivia

14-10-2019 13:37 Polls point to a close race in next week’s election, in which Bolivia’s longest-serving leader is seeking a controversial fourth term.

Bolivia fires

Evo Morales not trending among Bolivia’s youth ahead of vote

07-10-2019 15:57 Dissatisfaction over the president’s response to devastating fires has prompted young Bolivians to reconsider their votes in the upcoming election.