Bolivian president Evo Morales has announced his resignation amid unrest over a disputed election he had claimed to win.
The leader faced mounting pressure to resign after the Organisation of American States (OAS) found “serious irregularities” in the 20 October presidential election vote.
Mr Morales said he was stepping down “for the good of the country”, according to reports.
His resignation came hours after the head of the country’s military called on Mr Morales to step down, while appealing to Bolivians to desist from violence.
Read more at: Bolivian President Evo Morales resigns after fierce election backlash | The Independent
The leader faced mounting pressure to resign after the Organisation of American States (OAS) found “serious irregularities” in the 20 October presidential election vote.
His resignation came hours after the head of the country’s military called on Mr Morales to step down, while appealing to Bolivians to desist from violence.
Read more at: Bolivian President Evo Morales resigns after fierce election backlash | The Independent
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