Police and Protesters Clash in Bolivian Capital
Published Date: 11/16/2019
Source: VOA News
Clashes broke out, Friday, November 15, between police and protesters in La Paz. The protesters were demonstrating against the transition government of self-appointed interim president Jeanine Anez. Bolivia's interim leader said Friday that Evo Morales will face possible legal charges for election fraud if he returns home, even as the ousted leader contended he is still president despite resigning after massive protests. Interim President Jeanine Anez escalated the confrontation with Morales on Friday, a day after she said he would not be allowed to participate in upcoming presidential elections meant to heal the Andean nation's political standoff. Morales stepped down on Sunday following nationwide protests over suspected vote-rigging in an Oct. 20 election in which he claimed to have won a fourth term in office. An Organization of American States audit of the vote found widespread irregularities. https://www.voanews.com/americas/bolivian-interim-leader-says-morales-could-face-charges