Deadly Clashes over Morales Candidacy Deepen Bolivia Crisis in Election Run-Up

Deadly clashes over Morales candidacy deepen Bolivia crisis in election run-up

Six killed and hundreds injured in weeks of unrest, as supporters demand former president be allowed to runFatal clashes between police and supporters of former president Evo Morales have deepened Bolivia’s political and economic crisis, heightening tensions in the Andean country just two months before the presidential election.Six people have been killed and more than 300 injured in weeks of unrest. The dead include four police officers, one of…

Bolivia's Justice Minister resigns amid crisis

César Siles resigned as Bolivian Justice Minister effective June 17, citing unfounded rumors and accusations against him. In a letter to President Luis Arce Catacora, the departing official expressed his intent to step down to defend his reputation and avoid destabilizing the government amid Bolivia's economic crisis and political tensions.