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Bolivian president orchestrated a 'self-coup,' political rival Evo Morales claims

July 01, 2024 4:17 am

'We are convinced that democracy is the only way to resolve any difference and that institutions and the rule of law must be respected,' Morales wrote in a post on X, on the day of the military action.

Explained: Why was Bolivia’s former president Jeanine Áñez jailed, what is the political controversy surrounding it?

June 18, 2022 6:32 pm

Jeanine Áñez is alleged to have led a coup against Bolivian leader Evo Morales

Morales party claims win as Bolivia seems to shift back left

October 20, 2020 3:43 pm

The leading rival of Morales's handpicked successor, Luis Arce, conceded defeat as did interim President Jeanine Anez, a bitter foe of Morales.

Evo Morales of Bolivia accepts asylum in Mexico

November 12, 2019 8:46 am

Morales, who stepped down Sunday, was granted refuge “for humanitarian reasons and in light of the urgent situation Bolivia is facing,” said Mexico’s foreign minister, Marcelo Ebrard, in a televised address.

Mexico grants asylum to Bolivia's Evo Morales, demands safe conduct

November 12, 2019 7:41 am

Looting and roadblocks convulsed Bolivia after Morales stepped down. He said "violent groups" attacked his house. His exact whereabouts were unknown, though it was believed he had left in the presidential plane for his stronghold of Chapare province.

Bolivian President Morales agrees to undergo paternity test

April 26, 2016 9:05 am

In a case that has plunged the 56-year-old leader into scandal, Morales had claimed he fathered a child with Zapata which later died, before changing his story to say the child never existed

Bolivian voters reject letting Evo Morales run for 4th term

February 24, 2016 9:05 am

It was the first direct electoral defeat for the leftist coca grower union leader since he first won the presidency in 2005.

Morales facing defeat in key Bolivia vote: partial results

February 23, 2016 8:11 am

"We are going to wait patiently for the final whistle from the electoral tribunal. We are optimistic," said Morales.

Pope Francis insists on church role in Bolivia after limits imposed

July 09, 2015 9:04 am

At an airport welcoming ceremony with Morales by his side, Pope Francis praised Bolivia for taking "important steps" to include the poor and marginalized in the political and economic life of the country

Revolt from indigenous base challenges Bolivia's Morales

May 21, 2015 1:58 pm

When Morales next week swears in mayors and governors elected in runoff voting May 3, he will be face-to-face with those who have benefited from the discontent with his Movimiento a Socialismo.

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Morales exit rocks Bolivia, splits region

November 14, 2019 8:36 am

The political crisis started when Morales, a leftist who came to power 14 years ago, claimed victory in the October 20 election, which protesters and international observers suspected was rigged.

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