Bolivia’s interim leader proposes elections in 2020
During a press briefing on Wednesday, Jeanine Anez said that the aim of her proposed legislation is to ensure a "transparent" electoral process leading to a result which is "respected".
During a press briefing on Wednesday, Jeanine Anez said that the aim of her proposed legislation is to ensure a "transparent" electoral process leading to a result which is "respected".
If he had stood down at the end of his term in January, he would have reaped goodwill for his achievements, hailed as a champion of democratic certitudes.
Justiniano further said, "Unfortunately, no progress has been made with the MAS bloc".
The violence came as Bolivia’s interim president, Jeanine Áñez, said Morales would face possible legal charges for election fraud if he returned home, even as the ousted leader contended he is still president, despite resigning after massive protests against him.
"I speak of a change of regime of reversing the conditions that turned us into a totalitarian country, to build fully democratic values, institutions and procedures," she further added.
It was unclear if the move would quell unrest in the highland capital, La Paz, and other cities unleashed by Morales' disputed bid for a fourth term.
Morales thanked Mexico for protecting him and vowed to come back to his country "stronger and more energetically."
The streets of La Paz immediately exploded in celebration, as jubilant Bolivians set off firecrackers and waved the country's red, yellow and green flag.
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