Evo Morales Resigns as President of Bolivia Amid Increasing Protests and Military Pressure

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On November 11, 2019, Evo Morales abruptly resigned as president of Bolivia, and in a climate of violence and chaos, made his way to exile in Mexico. Allies of his government immediately argued that his exit from power, after he lost the confidence of the military, was a coup. Opposition leaders claimed that he was overthrown by a popular movement enraged by what they claimed was his attempt to steal the presidential election. Pundits, journalists, politicians, and activists throughout the region had strong opinions to offer.

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