Tag: Evo Morales

Saturday, November 16th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Political agreement in Bolivia seems close; Morales accepts fresh elections without him

Ousted Bolivian president Evo Morales said on Friday that fresh elections could be held without him, potentially removing an obstacle to choosing a new leader in the landlocked country thrown into turmoil by his resignation over a contested vote.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Bolivian interim president names cabinet and military cupola; Morales supporters march on La Paz clashing with police

Renewed clashes rocked Bolivia’s capital on Wednesday as Jeanine Añez who claimed the presidency, a second-tier lawmaker thrust into the post because of a power vacuum, faced challenges to her leadership from supporters of the ousted Evo Morales.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Bolivia has interim president, Morales from Mexico pledges he will return: situation remains highly fragile

The head of Bolivia’s Senate, Jeanine Añez, took office as interim president on Tuesday as former leader Evo Morales pledged to keep up his political fight from exile in Mexico after resigning in what he has alleged was a coup.
Tuesday, November 12th 2019 - 21:05 UTC
Bolivia warns Argentina of possible shortage in gas supply due to seizure of plants

The Bolivian state-run oil company YPFB Monday notified Argentina that due to the taking over of some of its facilities in the hands of the groups leading to the overthrow of President Evo Morales, there could be problems with the supply of gas. But the Mauricio Macri administration sees no reason to fear shortages thanks to the reserves stocked, it was reported.
Tuesday, November 12th 2019 - 12:46 UTC
Alberto Fernández actively involved in Bolivian events, Argentine press reports

Argentina's President-elect Alberto Fernández was actively involved in ousted Bolivian leader Evo Morales' obtaining political asylum in Mexico, according to press reports.
Tuesday, November 12th 2019 - 05:38 UTC
Bolivia's Morales flying to political asylum in Mexico, promises to return

Bolivia’s ousted president Evo Morales was flying to political asylum in Mexico on Monday night, the latest step the once-beloved leader’s rapid fall, while military and police deployed in the streets of La Paz to quell violence.
Monday, November 11th 2019 - 18:07 UTC
OAS identified “serious irregularities” and “clear manipulations”, questioning president Morales victory

The Organization of American States recommended on Sunday that Bolivia hold a new election after it identified “serious” irregularities in the voting system in a report that called into question the victory of President Evo Morales.
Monday, November 11th 2019 - 15:39 UTC
What happens next in Bolivia: who will rule transition until fresh elections take place

Following on the resignation of president Evo Morales, the big question is what happens next in Bolivia. In effect according to articles 169/170 of the Bolivian constitution, when the president is removed or steps down, he is to be replaced by the vice president, the president of the Senate or the head of the Lower House, to head a transition administration with the task of holding fresh elections in 90 days.
Monday, November 11th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Following electoral fraud, Bolivian president steps down, leaving the country in chaos

Bolivian President Evo Morales, the first indigenous ruler of the country, announced his resignation in a televised address on Sunday after weeks of protests around “irregularities” in last month's elections.
Saturday, November 9th 2019 - 10:54 UTC
More chaos in Bolivia: some police officers have joined protestors in several cities

Bolivians marched again in several cities on Friday night and there were even scattered cases of police joining the protests, adding to the pressure on President Evo Morales amid a weeks-long standoff over a disputed election last month.