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flying_wahini

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November 10, 2019

Bolivian President Evo Morales is resigning

Source: CNN

Bolivian President Evo Morales resigned Sunday amid growing opposition after an international audit found the results of last month's election could not be validated due to "serious irregularities."
Morales said he was stepping down "for the good of the country," which has been roiled by protests in the days following the October 20 election.
Tensions boil over in Bolivia as protesters claim presidential election was rigged

Demonstrators and the Bolivian opposition had accused electoral authorities of manipulating the vote count in favor of Morales, the country's longtime socialist leader. Morales denied the allegations, but declared himself the winner.

If Pompeo approves it must be bad news.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/10/americas/bolivia-new-election-audit/index.html

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