Reuters: Bolivia military says won't 'confront' the people as pressure on Morales builds
LA PAZ (Reuters) - President Evo Morales faced rising pressure to resolve a weeks-long standoff over Bolivia’s disputed election on Saturday after police forces were seen joining anti-government protests and the military said it would not “confront the people” over the issue.
Morales’ government decried a “coup” against him by what it called “violent groups,” prompting a number of fellow leftist leaders in the region to rally around him and call for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
Morales, Latin America’s longest-standing leader, won an election on Oct. 20, but a delay of nearly a day in the vote count sparked allegations of fraud and led to protests, strikes and road blocks.
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More News On The Growing Unrest In Bolivia
Bolivian police MUTINY and abandon their posts at presidential palace to join protests against Evo Morales as anger mounts over country's 'rigged' election -- Daily Mail
Bolivian President’s Grip on Power Loosens as Police Rebel -- The New York Times
Police in Bolivia join opposition as crisis mounts -- France 24
Bolivian police join protests against President Morales -- BBC
Police abandon Bolivian presidential palace: report -- The Hill
Bolivian police 'mutiny' in opposition to Evo Morales -- The Guardian
Police join protesters, abandon their posts outside Bolivia's presidential palace -- FOX News
