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Former Bolivian President,Morales Gets Political Asylum In Mexico
– Mexico’s Foreign Minister, Marcelo Ebrard, confirmed that Mr Morales had boarded a Mexican government plane
– In a tweet, he said that it hurt to be leaving Bolivia but he would return with more “strength and energy
– The deputy head of the Senate has said that she would take over as interim president until new elections are held
A day after resigning as President of Bolivia, Evo Morales has accepted an offer of political asylum in Mexico.
In a tweet, he said that it hurt to be leaving Bolivia but he would return with more “strength and energy”.
According to Mexico’s Foreign Minister, Marcelo Ebrard, confirmed that Mr Morales had boarded a Mexican government plane.
Meanwhile, Bolivia’s military commander ordered troops to back up police who have clashed with Morales supporters.
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Some 20 people were reported injured in the clashes.
The deputy head of the Senate has said that she would take over as interim president until new elections are held.
Mr Morales, a former coca farmer, was first elected in 2006. He has won plaudits for fighting poverty and improving Bolivia’s economy but drew controversy by defying constitutional term limits to run for a fourth term in October’s election, which is alleged to have been rife with irregularities.
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