Evo Morales defied term limits to run for president again last month, then declared victory in an election widely seen as rigged.
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Bolivian Leader Clings to Power as Police Join Protesters
Key allies resigned and anti-government protesters took over government offices in anger over last month’s disputed election.
Bolivian Mayor Assaulted by Protesters in Postelection Mayhem
After the mayor was accused of organizing a pro-government mob, antigovernment protesters kidnapped her, cut her hair and doused her in paint.
Bolivia’s Democracy Faces Pivotal Test as Unrest Spreads
Allegations that the governing party rigged the Oct. 20 election have sparked violent protests and calls for a new election.
‘A Very Dangerous Game’: In Latin America, Embattled Leaders Lean on Generals
Presidents are increasingly asking militaries to bail them out of crises, surfacing painful memories in a region where many grew up under military rule.
Morales Averts Runoff in Bolivia, Officials Say, but Anger and Doubt Remain
The election board’s finding incensed the opposition and raised international skepticism about a race dogged by allegations of fraud.
Bolivian Court Orders Partial Presidential Revote
The court’s decision means yet another delay for Bolivians waiting to hear who won their country’s election last Sunday.
‘There Could Be a War’: Protests Over Elections Roil Bolivia
Although early vote counts showed close results, President Evo Morales declared himself the outright winner, saying he did not need to face a runoff.
President Accused of Fraud in Bolivia Election as He Opens Big Vote Lead
Early results suggested that President Evo Morales would be able to avoid a runoff against Carlos Mesa, but election monitors cast doubts on the result.
Bolivia’s Evo Morales Faces Runoff, Early Election Returns Show
A once wildly popular leader faced broad opposition as he sought to stay in office until 2025.