a few seconds agoAfter resigning from presidential post, Morales accepts political asylum in Mexico
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Evo Morales has accepted an offer of political asylum in Mexico, one day after resigning as president of Bolivia, amid election fraud protests. Through Twitter, Morales said it was painful to leave Bolivia, but that it will return with more force and energy, writes BBC. Minister [...]
Evo Morales has accepted an offer of political asylum in Mexico, one day after resigning as president of Bolivia, amid election fraud protests.
Through Twitter, Morales said it was painful to leave Bolivia, but that it will return with more force and energy, writes BBC.
Mexico's Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard confirmed that Morales was on a Mexican government plane.
Meanwhile, Bolivia's military commander ordered troops to support police who have clashed with Morales' supporters, the periscope is followed.
About 20 people were reported injured in clashes.
