Former Bolivia President, Evo Morales Accepts Political Asylum In Mexico

Evo Morales has accepted an offer of political asylum in Mexico a day after resigning as president of Bolivia amid election fraud protests.

Morales in a tweet said it hurt to be leaving Bolivia but he would return with more “strength and energy”.

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard confirmed Morales had boarded a Mexican government plane.

Evo Morales
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Meanwhile, Bolivia’s military commander ordered troops to back up police who have clashed with Morales supporters.

Some 20 people were reported injured in the clashes.

Morales earlier urged his supporters to resist the “dark powers” that had forced him to step down.

Written by BoomRadioNG