The Guardian: Evo Morales agrees to new elections after irregularities found
Bolivian president’s decision follows protests over disputed 20 October election result
The Bolivian president, Evo Morales, is to call fresh elections after international monitors identified serious irregularities in the last vote and recommended a new ballot.
The announcement comes after weeks of unrest over disputed election results, which escalated over the weekend as police forces joined anti-government protests, and the military said it would not “confront the people” who had taken to the streets.
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WNU Editor: When the police abandoned their posts and the miltiary said that they will not confront the people, Bolivian President Morales had no choice but to concede to demands for a new election.
More News On The Unrest In Bolivia
Under pressure, Bolivian president calls for new election -- AP
Bolivian President Morales calls for new elections after OAS audit -- Reuters
Bolivia's President Evo Morales promises new elections amid protests -- France 24
Bolivia's Morales to call fresh election after OAS audit -- BBC
Bolivia: Evo Morales calls for new elections after OAS audit -- DW
Bolivia's Morales calls for new elections after OAS audit -- Al Jazeera
‘Military dictatorship style’: Bolivia’s Morales condemns takeover of state TV & radio stations (VIDEOS) -- RT
Bolivia opposition candidate says Morales should not be candidate in new election -- Reuters
EXPLAINER-How did Bolivia end up in democratic crisis? -- Reuters
